The first tugs were built at the beginning of the nineteenth century because of the development of enclosed docks and the increase in size and power of sea-going vessels. Tugs were needed to assist ships to their berths and to navigate larger vessels...Daugiau...
The major company in the short-sea passenger and freight business in 2020 is the Swedish Stena Line who operate services to Europe, Scandinavia, and Ireland from United Kingdom ports.The company was founded in 1962 by Sten A. Olsson in Gothenburg, Sw...Daugiau...
In this book, Ian Collard uses his collection of rare and previously unpublished images to tell the story of the Irish sea ports located on the River Mersey and River Dee. The history of these ports stretches back hundreds of years. The Mersey Docks...Daugiau...
(Išleidimo metai: 12-May-2022, Paperback / softback, Leidėjas: The History Press Ltd, ISBN-13: 9780750998758)
Established in the 19th century to carry passengers and freight across the Atlantic and Pacific, this is the story of the development of the company and its ships In 1873 a company was formed to construct the first railway across Canad...Daugiau...
In the late 1960s, P&O established ferry services in the North Sea and English Channel. Roll-on/roll-off operations and containerization were introduced and new ships, facilities and investment was needed to take advantage of developments. What f...Daugiau...
A pocket-sized, illustrated history tour of Wallasey showing how the town has changed across the decades. Wallasey History Tour offers a fascinating glimpse into the past of this town on the Wirral Peninsula. Local author Ian Collard guides r...Daugiau...
A pocket-sized, illustrated history tour around Birkenhead highlighting places of interest and showing how the town has changed across the centuries....Daugiau...
Rare and previously unpublished images of the famous port of Southampton, which is United Kingdoms premier passenger port. Rare and previously unpublished images of the famous port of Southampton, which is United Kingdoms premier passenger...Daugiau...
A fascinating portrait of the Wirral presented through a remarkable collection of historical photographs. The Wirral peninsula in North West England lies within Cheshire and Merseyside but has its own distinct identity. In the east, on t...Daugiau...
A fascinating collection of images, most of which are previously unpublished, documenting the iconic port of Liverpool during this interesting period of shipping history....Daugiau...
Utilising many rare and unpublished images, Ian Collard offers a lavishly illustrated look at the cruise ships operated by the Holland America Line....Daugiau...
The Cunard Line’s Britannia was the first steamship to establish regular communication across the Atlantic. She sailed on her maiden voyage on 4 July 1840, setting in motion the first regular steamship line. Iron supplanted wood in hull constru...Daugiau...
Liverpool City Centre History Tour is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this famous old port city. Local author Ian Collard guides us through the streets and alleyways, showing how its famous landmarks used to look and how they’v...Daugiau...
Before the development of canals, railways or metalled roads, the quickest and most effective means of transporting goods from one point to another in Britain was by the use of coastal shipping, shallow-draft boats travelling between the ports of the...Daugiau...
Explores the rich and fascinating history of the city through an examination of some of its greatest architectural treasures. From its humble 13th-century origins, Liverpool grew rapidly to become the greatest port in the British Empire outsi...Daugiau...
