Until well into the 20th century most Australians had some ancestral connection to Britain and referred to it as "Home" . At least 20 shipping companies ran regular line voyages to English ports mostly via Suez Canal or Cape of Good Hope. Passenger/cargo vessels predominated.

The book gives  a short history of the ships and the companies accompanied by superb photos, some two page spreads

222 pp. over 100 photos all B&W  Quarto format

A superb book to dip into and savour the grandeur of passenger vessels up to their peak with P&O Oriana and Canberra

Fine condition. some spotting of page tops. dust cover minor scuffing at top edge

A collection of fine art prints with descriptive text of over 65 ocean liners, including those in 'war paint', and as Royal Yachts.  A section of 20 charming impressionistic paintings of famous ships, some of which were used as promotional material. A long chapter of specifications,, plus a chapter giving ships' histories

A delightful book literally a work of art.  Over 100 illustrations in total.

220 pp. Very Fine condition. As new; so possibly a gift to a ship lover

Shipping company by company the book describes 228 ships in detail and 24 of lesser importance. 

134 pp. illustrations are all line drawings. Index and Fleet list by size 

Fine condition  A very useful reference

A must-read. The full history of the shipping company which commissioned Titanic, and sister ship Olympic but before that many liners with the -ic name ending. 

Starting with its founder, T H Ismay the story moves through the Titanic sinking, to the company's  eventual demise after being the most successful shipping line in the world.

An inspiring read.

286 pp. Index several photos.

Very Good condition dust cover virtually perfect. some sunning of upper face

A history of the many impressive 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.

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The full story of the famous French liner from building in 1926 to eventual sale and breaking-up in 1958

After war service with the British,  1939 to 1945 she was rebuilt extensively and returned to the Atlantic run.

A very adventurous long-lived ship and a well written tale full of amusing anecdotes.

184 pp. over 30 photos.

Good condition some sunning and some spotting of a few pages.

From the earliest crossings by tall sail, bearing thousands of fearful immigrants, to the glories of 1930' liners the book describes the wonderful progress of Atlantic passage,

He concludes however that jets will never supplant sea travel because it is so much more luxurious....

A worthwhile read for those who love the joy of sea travel

Published 1961, Harrap. Hard back 240 pp. full index,approx 40 photos all B&W

Fine condition, dust cover small tears at corners.

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 wreck of Titanic. pub. 1995

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

Hard cover Fine condition

A pictorial account of the ship's history, the social background, its voyage and final  discovery of the wreck and its exploration by remote controlled sub built by the author. pub. 1988

64 pp. over 100 illustrations B&W and colour. glossary and bibliography

Soft cover Fair condition

An illustrated history of some of the ocean liners of the 20th century pressed into war service in WWI and WWII. British German ships described in well-researched detail.

160 pp. over 150 photos all B&W. Index. Text notes and Bibliography.