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Stock #: 17673

Now back-in-print, this book describes each of the 14 ferry crossings that were used over a 100 year period beginning in 1860. Located on the Pend Oreille River in Northern Idaho. There are many photographs from private collections and stories about the characters that operated both the current and powered ferries bridging the gaps in important trails. Black & White photos. Soft Cover. more»

Stock #: 12820
Author: Peter D. Ommundsen

Bowen Island is located within view of Vancouver, BC, Canada.The story of the Sannie Transportation Company from 1921-1956. Covers the beginnings through the Depression, the competition and the decline. Soft Cover. more»

Stock #: 30025
Author: Brian J. Cudahy

A concise colorful history of world shipping from freighter types to the fortune's of steamship lines. It also explores the spectacular growth of global trade fueled by the mammoth ships and new seaborne lifelines connecting Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Hard Cover. more»

Stock #: 740244
Author: Braun

Chicago's North Shore Shipwrecks covers more than a century of nautical disasters which took place in Lake Michigan along the North Shore of Chicago. This book virtually recounts all of the more memorable shipping disasters including the famous Lady Elgin that claimed nearly 300 lives. Also covered are airplane crashes and a chapter on the Coast Guard and Military. Soft cover. more»

Stock #: 20134
Author: Jean Labayle Couhat

Great reference book with detailed information on warships that make up todays navies. Covers all the world's navies with details on all ships serving those countries. Hard cover. more»

Stock #: 30004
Author: Franza A. Von Riedel

Millions of tons of cargo have been transported across the five Great Lakes bringing the products & commodities of the Midwest and Canada to markets worldwide. Everything from the smallest tugs to the gigantic ore boats. Over 300 B&W historic photos. Soft Cover. more»

Stock #: KB10301
Author: Don Edwards

Created by many who were there, this book chronicles the ''Rebel Decade'' - perhaps water sports most exciting and dangerous era. Here are the racing legends who reigned in the heyday of hot boat builders, drivers and crews. Featured are racing legends Larry Schwabenland, Ray Caselli, Gary Gabelich, Dwight Bale, hot boat builders Rich Hallett, ''Sanger Jack'' Davidson, Rudy Raymos, engine builders Keith Black, Dave Zeuschel, Ed Pink, Louis Unser and many others who reigned in those early days of drag boat racing. more»

Stock #: 16358
Author: David Plowden

Since the 1850s, these great vessels have crisscrossed the Great Lakes transporting everything from coal and grain to iron ore and cement. They are nearly extinct due to the advent of the diesel locomotive engine. Includes great photos of the Great Lake steamboats. Hard Cover. more»

Stock #: KB10665
Author: Waldemar Trojca

The book contains full technical coverage, including many details regarding the ships and their aircraft. One of the sections is devoted to the development of radar equipment used on American naval vessels during WW II, with emphasis on the carriers (many CAD drawings of various radar antennas). Another section presents all types of radar equipment installed in the various aircraft (fighter, bomber and torpedo-bomber) that were stationed on the carriers. A chronology of operations of the Essex-class carriers is presented in a table. The history of each Essex is presented on many pages, with a description of practically all of the combat operations in which it took part. Data giving the locations of individual carriers during the actions in the Pacific during 1943-1945 is given in tables on 26 pages. This information is not limited to the Essex-class; locations of the CVL and CVE-class carriers are also given. Presented also are the names of the commanders of the individual ships, as well as the commanders and orders of battle of the various squadrons and air groups stationed on them. Additionally, the book contains 60 tables, which present the complete order of battle of all air groups (CAG/CVG) that operated on the decks of Essex-class carriers during WW II. The number and condition of each aircraft type is given. This information is presented in 2-week intervals, allowing for an examination of the history of their use. The book also contains a wealth of information regarding the various aircraft (Hellcat, Corsair, Dauntless, Helldiver and Avenger). A separate Map book is included. In addition to maps of the better-known operations and actions, such as in the Philippine Sea, Iwo Jima or Okinawa, many other actions at less-known atolls and islands, where aircraft from the Essex-class carriers participated, are presented. Many maps are devoted to the operations of Task Force 38 and Task Force 58 during 1944-1945. On them are marked the locations of the sinking or damage of almost all Japanese naval vessels, as well as the bombing of land targets. The book is completed with the addition of perfectly drawn colour profiles; all camouflage variants of the Essex carriers and all types of the aircraft stationed on them. The book and B2 sheets present computer drawings and 2D and 3D colour profiles of the following Essex-class carriers: INTREPID CV-11 from January, 1944 and June, 1944, LEXINGTON CV-16 from October, 1944 and RANDOLPH CV-15 from January 1945. 132 color photos in color and 465 photographs in B/W, 99 tables, 175 technical ddrawings, 430 color profiles and 95 maps. Hard cover. more»

Stock #: 30017
Author: Patrick D. Lapinski

Over 163 million net tons of cargo are moved each year on the Great Lakes in the holds of a vast fleet of steel ships. View how cargoes are loaded at the grain terminals of Thunder Bay, the ore docks of Minnesota's north shore, and the sprawling Midwest Energy coal dock in Superior. 160 color photos and 155 B&W. Soft Cover. more»

Stock #: 20122
Author: Robert Johnson

History of the United States Coast Guard from 1915 to present. Hard cover. more»

Stock #: 740241U
Author: Bennett

Soft Cover. 2005. Fifth Edition. Like new condition.

The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Oceans is ideal for crew pre-planning, and for skippers seeking crew. Unique yacht migration maps show where the seasonal bottlenecks occur, and help pinpoint the best places and times of year to gain a crew place. more»

Stock #: KB10007
Author: Henry Sakaida

The I-400 submarine was one of the most monstrous creations to emerge from World War II and, in its time, it was the largest submarine ever built. The extraordinary story of this submarine is told using first-hand accounts from three of the original air crew assigned to fly the Seirans and former officers and crew of the I-400 as well as American naval personnel who crewed the vessel on its dramatic final voyage. more»

Stock #: 90215
Author: Dan Abnett

On March 9, 1862, the world saw the first battle between two ironclad warships; a battle which would change the face of naval warfare forever. The fight took place in the Mississippi River, Virginia, between the newly-developed Confederate ironclad CSS Merrimac - officially the CSS Virginia - and the Union's counterpart USS Monitor. The four-hour duel that ensued was ultimately a stalemate, but crucially, despite their best efforts, the Confederacy had failed again to break the Northern blockade of the Southern ports. Soft cover. more»

Stock #: 38801H
Author: John White & Robert White Sr.

The detailed story of this steamer in more than 60 photos. Brings back the placid days when the Island Queen paced up and down the river at her ease. Hard Cover. more»

Stock #: 740226U
Author: Dalton

Hard Cover.2005.Like new condition.

"J/BOATS: SAILING TO SUCCESS illustrates, with marvelous color photgraphy and historical black-and-white images, the personalities, design revolutions, and, of course, the boat in action, including J/Boats recreational sailboats and racing champions.

This first history of J/Boats, Inc. tells the complete story of the Johnstone's enterprise and examines all of the highly regarded cruiser/racer models the company has built over the years and what is yet to come." more»

Stock #: 30012
Author: Greg McDonnell

A tribute to the historic ships still at work on the Great Lakes, from ancient cement boats such as the 100-year-old St Marys Challenger to the “straight-deckers,” self-unloaders and 1,000 footers sailing under the familiar flags of prominent Great Lakes fleets. 170 color photos. Hard Cover. more»

Stock #: KB10096
Author: Michael Wilson and Paul Kemp

Although much has been written about submarine action in World War II, practically nothing is known of the early submarines and their crews during World War I. The authors have produced an extremely detailed record of early submarine action, compiled from official sources and encompassing the countries involved in the conflict. Their account is supported by a wealth of photographs never before published. more»

Stock #: 30021
Author: Jean Cammon Findlay & Robin Paterson

Before the advent of roads in western Washington, steamboats of the Mosquito Fleet swarmed all over Puget Sound. Sidewheelers, stern-wheelers, and propeller-driven, they ranged from the tiny 40-foot Marie to the huge 282-foot Yosemite, and from the famous Flyer to the unknown Leota. Soft Cover. more»

Stock #: 30033
Author: Frederick Stonehouse

Relive accurate & thoroughly researched accounts of shipwreck disasters in the month of November, historically the “worst” weather month of the season on the lakes. Hundreds if not thousands of rotting hulls on the bottom give silent testimony to the Gales of November. Soft Cover. shipwreck, disasters, november, hostory, lakes, great, lake, ship, wrecks, wreck, wrecks, ship, shipping, ore more»