The Motor Boat. .Bound volume of all issues from January to July 1906
A true gem.
The magazine "The Motor Boat" was published weekly by Temple Press in England from 1902 onward, "To encourage and Record Progress in the Construction and Use of Power Craft".
The bound volume comprises all issues from 79 to 104, January to July 1906. Articles deal with boat design engine design, comparative tests by the editors, with special emphasis on internal combustion engines. Many hours of absorbing reading. 400+ pp. over 1000 illustrations, photos and diagrams etc.
Condition fair given its age. The binding is discoloured in places but all contents are secure. Some pages have a had a photo cut out albeit neatly.
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Weir Marine Steam Auxiliaries
A rare and important book. The Weir pump is virtually universal in steam ships, incl. SHF steam vessels.
Basic use and servicing instructions for the machines named on the cover
Many fine drawings with numbered references and photos all B&W
102 pp. Index soft cover
Very Fine condition in tissue paper
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Marine Centrifugal Pumping Engines pub. by Drysdale and Co. Glasgow
Be impressed by the superb Scottish engineering in the pumps described.
A maker's product sales "brochure" of very high quality and detail. A clear description of these important pieces of engine room machinery
Many fine photos and drawings. hard cover 90 pp.
very good condition..
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Ships and Ship Models
A most unusual collection of magazines aimed at maritime enthusiasts and ship modellers.
fascinating articles about actual ships , developments in shipping world-wide reminiscences by sailors, a smorgasbord of maritime history. And many detailed studies of model-making techniques and ideas. Period ads from suppliers
21 issues all from the mid-1930s. Mostly in fair condition, some with loose covers. All perfectly readable
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Modelling the Cutty Sark by Edward Bowness
Step by step how to make a finely detailed model in 1:16 scale
Exact plans are not included: the booklet aims to show principles and tricks of the trade.
600 pp. many photos and drawings, some plans.
An informative read
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lllustrated Marine Encyclopedia by Capt. H Paasch
A massive tome, for Marine Engineers or enquiring minds detailing every possible aspect of marine sail and steam ship building and propulsion. All auxiliary equipment is covered.
Quite exceptional and beautifully executed full page sketches of ship frames, sail configurations, steam engines, steering gear, boilers. Every aspect of ship construction as of date 1890 is described. Learn the difference between a barque and a barquentine.
Long indexes, over 90 very fine illustration plates
Original pub date 1890, this edition is a facsimile published in 1980
Very good condition
A fascinating read to dip into and savour for any reader with steam or sea breeze in his or her veins.
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"Verbal" Notes and Sketches Vol 1 by JWM Sothern M.I.E.S., M.I.Mar.E
A massive tome, for Marine Engineer Officers, detailing every possible aspect of marine boilers and steam production , including diesel. Electrical and refrigeration and chemistry. All auxiliary equipment is covered.
Published to satisfy the requirements of the Ministry of War Transport Examinations.
pub date uncertain, probably about 1935.
1860 pp. 1400 diagrams, and photos. Many fine fold-out drawings
Spine binding loose otherwise fair condition with sunning of pages and discolouration of binding. Contents intact.
A fascinating read for any reader with steam in his or her veins.
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Know Your Own Ship by T. Walton pub 1945
First published 1896 and into over 26 fresh editions this important work is a manual of ship design and construction.
420 pp. many drawings. Fascinating and still relevant to modern methods of construction and maintenance.
Fair condition: some blotching of paper and small tear to spine binding
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Tanker Handbook for Deck Officers by Capt. C. Baptist 4th edition
198 pp. many photos and fold-out plans
pub. 1969 so it may be regarded as maritime history. It ran to 4 editions,
Good condition, dust cover some tears
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Make Your Own Sails by Bowker and Budd
pub 1957 138 pp. many drawings, glossary some photos
of value to sail repairers and for maintenance of rigging.
good condition with some tears to dust cover
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The Built-up Ship Model by Charles G Davis
pub 1989
206 pp. many drawings, glossary some photos. soft cover
of value to ship modellers interested in getting fine detail.
Fine condition
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DICTIONARY OF SHIPPING TERMS AND PHRASES by Edward F Stevens
Amaze your friends when you tell them what draftage is.
96 pp. pub 1971 Pitman London
Good condition
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Training manuals, regulations, engineering specs., Professional meeting papers, catalogues. All $7.00 each post free
Arcane but fascinating to the Marine Historian, ship restorer or researcher.
All books are in good condition
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Marine Design Manual for Fibreglass Reinforced Plastics by Gibbs and Cox Inc. USA
pub. 1960 over 300 pp. many photos diagrams and tables. index
very good condition
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Ferro-cement design techniques and application
382 pp. 1974 many photos drwgs . electrical diagrams hard cover
Very good condition. dustcover poor
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Bridge Team Management by Capt AJ Swift MNI
very practical for the semi professional
80 pp. soft cover index glossary many drwgs and sample charts
very good condition
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Ship Building and Repair Quality Standard IACS
pub 1998 60 pp. soft cover very good condition
esp for welders boilermakers.
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Bulk Carriers Survey Assessment and Repair IACS
pub 1994 110 pp. soft cover very good condition
applicable to almost any steel ship
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General Cargo Ships Survey Assessment and Repair IACS
pub 1999 134 pp. soft cover very good condition many drwgs
applicable to almost any steel ship
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Code of Safe Working practices for Merchant Seamen
pub 1978 HMSO (UK)
192 pp. soft cover fair condition
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Condition Evaluation and Maintenance forTanker Structures
Hard cover 82 pp.many drawings some colour photos
a real guide for the ship repairer and restorer
very good condition
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