The World's Hardest Working Boats Leventhal, Josh Explains how tugs work, who runs them, and what they do. In-depth text outlines complex manoeuvring systems and techniques, and the technology that tugs use. Includes history, interviews with working captains, and profiles of legendary seadogs. A fascinating glimpse into the world of the harbour workhorse. This book gives an overview of the history, its importance to the Netherlands and the shiping world.
Detailed information is given about the history of each ship that the company ever owned.
Jim An armchair tour of Alaskan sailing vessels, ports, lighthouses, and historical figures. Includes stories of shipwrecks, the cruise industry and modern cargo transport.