An outstanding history of the major ships and shipping lines which plied the Australia trade from Europe during the 1920s thru the 1970s. P&O, Sitmar,  Cogedar, Flotta Lauro, Huddart Parker, over 25 companies covered with copious illustrations.

Large format 210 pp.  approx 200 photos all B&W

The stirring tale of the history then abandonment then recovery and the massive task of complete restoration to full seaworthiness. The full story one of SHF's group of operating steamers.

Cutaway colour drawings, section drawings of machinery.   Full specifications

Soft cover 32 pp. approx 30 photos mostly B&W

very good condition carries dedication

The stirring tale of the history then abandonment then recovery and the massive task of complete restoration to full seaworthiness. The full story one of SHF's finest possessions by one of the workers

Drawings, old documents 

Soft cover 90 pp. approx 100 photos mostly colour many "people" photos taken during restoration

very fine condition 

A number of historic documents and magazines produced as the vessel was recommissioned  

lncludes two papers presented at the Royal institution of Naval Architects and the Wooden Boat Association  by Mori Flapan . A bonus is the two period magazines of the early 70s

A fascinating browse and valuable history in the academic papers

Booklet style about the discovery and restoration in Faversham UK of 'Merry' first named Friedrich which sailed to Australia in 1977 renamed Eye of the Wind. A rather fascinating tale.

36 pp. full history and spec.many photos

soft cover fair cond.

Click on the photos at left to read a synopsis.

A very readable study of the  magnificent Great Barrier rRef, and the threats facing it, by a skin diver, and passionate advocate of its conservation. Factual not a diatribe.

388 pp. some photos B&W and 16 page colour photo section.  Beautifully presented book would make a useful gift to an interested sea goer.

Large clear type making it a pleasure to read.

Very fine condition, as new

From a prolific maritime writer author of Cook, Fatal Storm etc.

360 pp. 12 page colour section of paintings drawings and documents 

hard cover with protector

Very Fine condition pub. 2010 Hachette

A full 164 years before Cook, a tiny Dutch ship followed the northern coast of Australia

64 pp. soft cover many maps illustrations and paintings

Fair condition

From early pre-colonial times to wartime to tourist destination, Profusely illustrated with detailed text.

360 pp. approx. 100 photos. some colour. pub. 2009 paperback

Very Fine condition

The title says it all but rest assured this is a deeply researched story of the family and their magnificent lighthouses around the coast of Britain. Including the heroic Bell Rock, in the Firth of Forth.  How each was built amid sometimes horrendous sea conditions.

282 pp hard cover Fine condition. photo and drawing section, map. Index and Bibliography for further research

The title says it all . The complete account by the leader of the expedition to cross the Pacific from Callao to Raroia Reef

298 pp hard cover in solid presentation case 

Very Fine condition.  map photo sections B&W. . Index 

War Peace and Big Ships

The author became commodore of the Cunard Line in 1948, after being made commander of Queen Mary in 1942 at the height of her service as troop carrier in WW11

An absorbing read with much historical and thrilling detail, by a seafarer who worked for the Merchant Marine in its heyday when Royal patronage was frequent

Very good condition in plastic protector

470 pp. some photos

A fine old style hard back cloth-bound complete history of the company from 1837 to 1937

Large type making easy reading, it is a really enjoyable and meaningful book, uplifting and amusingly written without compromising accuracy.

288 pp. approx 20 photos and paintings some colour plates. 

Fair condition with no damage or missing pages. A fascinating read especially for former P&O travellers.

photos show endpapers and title page

A history of a company deeply woven into Australian shipping history. The men the ships and the cargoes, and war service.

160 pp. hard cover with dust jacket  fine condition. Many photos B&W 

A history of the many fine ocean liners that plied the coastal ports of Australia  and the companies which owned them.

196 pp. soft cover Very Fine condition. Over 100 photos B&W some colour. period ads.

lndex

A very readable even thrilling autobiography of a sea captain from his youth to sail days to steam.

pub. 1934 

270 pp. some illustrations  (woodcuts?). Fair condition. Some sunning of paper, occasional blotches binding intact but rough in places. Contents intact and clearly readable.

All the ships of all types on the trans Tasman as at 1975

Very good 198 pp. hard cover with dust jacket  poor condition. Many photos B&W index, many tables

A very detailed study of the ship's history, the social background, its voyages and final loss. Then the discovery of the wreck and its exploration by remote controlled sub built by the discoverer of the Titanic. pub. 1995

228 pp. over 200 illustrations B&W and colour. Index

Hard cover Fine condition

Robert Ballard is famous for developing a deep water submarine to discover and explore the wreck of the Titanic.

In this book he uses the sub. to locate and study the wrecks of battleships sunk during the fierce WWII  battle against the Imperial Japanese navy for the crucial island of Guadalcanal off the Philippines. Accompanying the search are surviving sailors from some of the  sunken ships.  Included is HMAS Canberra.

The story of the  sea and land battle, and its historical significance,  is given in detail.

Hardback 228 pages 100s of photos colour and historic B&W

Fine condition with a dent and small tear in the top RHS of dust cover

The Northern voyages.

A brilliantly readable account of all known voyages across the North Atlantic prior to 1660. Written with great good humour, debunking a few myths along the way.

A thorough history in a professional narrative style. many photos paintings and drawings, maps. full index.

710 pp. hard cover fair condition, dust jacket poor.

A big read for little outlay

Western Australian Shipwrecks 1851 - 1880

Well written fully researched work of history. Each vessel is teated in turn, with events leading up to, the causes and the aftermath of the wrecks

306 pp. approx 30 illustrations, drawings maps and photos taken later of exploration by divers.

Very fine condition

The very readable history of the Campbell enterprise from 1788 to 1930

260 pp. a few photos drawings and maps

Very good condition in plastic protector

From a very prolific maritime author incl.   Fatal Storm"

A sought after publication, deeply researched. 16 page colour section. very large index

pub. 12013 ABC Books

464 pp. 24x16  size  very fine condition

A large format wide ranging look at maritime endeavour from C16 sea battles to container shipping and modern warships. Essentially pictorial but with much historical text and a good read.

192 pp. over 100 photos drawings and high quality paintings . Some maps

Fine condition

A valuable and entertaining firsthand account of the most turbulent years of the Sydney waterfront.

By a foreman wharfie who rose to be manager of his company.

pub 1974  250 pp.  some photos of work in the 30s 40s and 50s

Fine condition

The full story of three horrific WWll experiences. The loss of HMAS Perth, the author's imprisonment by the Japanese on Burma Railway, and being shipped to Japan to work as coal miner.

Moving and well-written true history by one who experienced it all.

940 pp. some drawings including a detailed outline of HMAS Perth.

Good condition paperback some scuffing of edges.

The enthralling tale of HMAS Perth and her encounter with a large Japanese fleet in 1942.

300 pp. some maps and drawings B&W. hard cover cloth binding.

Binding very good condition, pages unharmed. Dust cover torn.

published by Aust Gov't Dept of Veterans Affairs 2011

220 pp. over 150 photos all B&W. Brief history of the campaign and well-illustrated.

Fine condition soft cover

Not strictly maritime.

Reminiscences of his time in Australia commissioned by the editor of the London Standard.

Amusing and insightful 

pub. 1907 240 pp. large clear type.

Fair condition some staining of cover scuffing of spine sunning of paper  but intact.

Deeply researched and highly readable as a history of a tough occupation.

160 pp. many drawings maps and tables.

Fine condition

50 pp. soft cover good condition.

Pictorial study of relics brought up from the earliest shipwrecks around Australia

over 100 photos all colour

a compilation of absorbing essays by highly regarded authors and social commentators. Heart-warming view of Sydney Harbour through articulate eyes.

152 pp. pub 2006 soft cover Very fine condition

Could be a coffee table book but definitely is not. 

From Lepanto, to the Armada to Midway in 1942 the causes and progress of each encounter are studied with accompanying detail on vessels, armaments and personnel. Many tables and diagrams.

Deeply researched fully illustrated mainly by artists' paintings and drawings, and from late 19th century by photos all B&W

302 pages. Hard cover Book condition very good. dust cover poor, torn and creased in places at rear

Includes numerous news items  from SHF plus many other absorbing articles. Produced to very high standards.

published by SHF 2013   32 pp. Good condition

Includes numerous news items  from SHF plus many other absorbing articles. Produced to very high standards.

published by SHF 2013   44 pp. Fair condition

Includes numerous news items  from SHF plus many other absorbing articles. Produced to very high standards.

published by SHF 2012   36 pp. Very Good condition

Includes numerous news items  from SHF plus many other absorbing articles. Produced to very high standards.

published by SHF Spring 2012   36 pp. New condition

Includes numerous news items  from SHF plus many other absorbing articles. Produced to very high standards.

published by SHF Spring 2012   36 pp. New condition