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9781848091498
Lost Voices From The Titanic: The Definitive Oral History order quantity
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NZ$ 65.00 each
Hardback
Author: Nick Barratt
Published by: Random House UK Ltd (A Division of Random House Group)
Starting from its original conception and design by the owners and naval architects at the White Star Line through construction at Harland and Wolff's shipyards in Belfast, Nick Barratt explores the pre-history of the Titanic. He examines the aspirations of the owners, the realities of construction and the anticipation of the first sea-tests, revealing that the seeds of disaster were sown by the failure to implement sealed bulkheads - for which the original plans are now available. Barratt then looks at what it was like to embark on the Titanic's maiden voyage in April 1912. The lives of various passengers are examined in more detail, from the first class aristocrats enjoying all the trappings of privilege, to the families in third-class and steerage who simply sought to leave Britain for a better life in America. Similarly, the stories of representatives from the White Star Line who were present, as well as members of the crew, are ... more
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9781869419165
Torpedo! Kiwis at sea in World War II order quantity
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NZ$ 40.00 each
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Author: Matthew Wright (ed)
Published by: Random House New Zealand Ltd
Following on from the great success of Escape: Kiwi POWs on the run in World War 2, this is another accessible and fascinating account of New Zealanders' extraordinary exploits during World War 2. Torpedo is an anthology of fascinating first-person stories about New Zealand's naval and convoy work in World War 2, most of them from unpublished manuscripts, including the Navy Museum archive. Each is a ripping good yarn and war historian Matthew Wright puts each story into context with historical background. It includes stories about the Battle of the River Plate, the German raid on Nauru Island, submarine tales, the Neptune tragedy, the escape from Singapore and many other dramatic tales.

First published August 2007.
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9781583882023
Great Lakes Ore Docks and Ore Cars order quantity
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NZ$ 69.00 each
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Author: Patrick C. Dorin
Published by: Iconografix
The iron mining industry was quite extensive throughout the area known as the Lake Superior Iron Ore District, which included Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Ontario and other prominent iron mining regions to the northeast and east of Lake Superior in Ontario as well Quebec and Labrador. All of the iron ore was transported by rail to a wide number of lake ports on Lake Superior, Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. This book lists all of the ore docks constructed on the Great Lakes, as well as their operational life span right up to the present time. Each chapter for each railroad includes the types of ore docks once or currently operated as well as a roster of ore cars from the 1940s to the present time, and includes photos of the ore docks and ore cars, ore car schematics and pertinent data. It also provides some new perspectives for historical and future research, and can be used for the art work of model railroading. 128 pages in A4 ... more
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9780732288822
Hell on High Seas : Amazing stories of survival against the odds order quantity
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NZ$ 37.00 each
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Author: Rob Mundle
Published by: HarperCollins Australia
HELL ON HIGH SEAS chronicles some of the most remarkable stories of survival and daring that the world's oceans have hosted over the past half century. Bizarre, unbelievable accounts of people who went missing and were given up for dead, only to miraculously reappear months later. Amazing feats of daring on the high seas - some verging on madness, others where death is eluded through sheer courage, determination and innovation ...or even divine intervention? Five Mexican fishermen went to sea for a three-day shark-fishing trip and vanished - nine months later three of them reappeared; Maurice and Maralyn Bailey spent 117 days adrift in a rubber dinghy in the Pacific after their yacht was capsized by a whale; and Steve Callahan survived for 76 days in a rubber raft after his tiny 6.5-metre long yacht sank while he was racing single-handed across the Atlantic. 276 pages.
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9783832792664
Luxury Toys Mega Yachts order quantity
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NZ$ 140.00 each
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Author: Espen Oeino
Published by: teNeues Verlag GmbH + Co KG
In the rarefied world of mega yachts, one name is respected above all others - Espen Oeino. The top star in naval architecture, Oeino's creations combine the precision of fine machinery with indulgent finishes and the high-end amenities of a palace. This volume showcases 20 of his stellar creations accompanied by text from top yachting author Nick Jeffery, the most respected authority on luxury watercraft.
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9780958248693
Perilous Seas order quantity
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NZ$ 30.00 each
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Author: Roger (jan) Meecham
Published by: Bateson Publishing Ltd
Exciting true stories about disasters and heroism on and around the sea.

Everyone will enjoy the excitement, drama and tension of these stories. While some of the characters show the fallibility and frailty of mankind, others display the indomitable spirit of the national hero.
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9781904445593
Postcards from the Edge: Remote British Lighthouses in Vintage Postcards order quantity
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NZ$ 49.00 each
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Author: Christopher P. Nicholson
Published by: Whittles Publishing
We've been sending one another postcards for well over a century now - usually brief messages to our friends and family telling them about the weather on our holidays or where we're visiting next on our travels. A hundred years ago we sent postcards with more serious messages - important, personal information about births, marriages and deaths, urgent requests for help, or just to keep in touch before the use of the telephone became widespread. The choice of subjects featured on postcards today is vast, but amongst the most popular has always been the lighthouse - a symbol of safety and reliability, and evidence of Man's basic instinct to warn and reassure. Over the years, almost every British lighthouse has featured on a postcard of some description, and the ones with easy access are regularly updated with different views. This new book from Christopher Nicholson, author of the highly-acclaimed Rock Lighthouses of Britain, ... more
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9781405311540
Ship order quantity
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NZ$ 59.95 each
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Author: Brian Lavery
Published by: Penguin Books Ltd
Whether you're a Master, Commander or Pirate of the Caribbean, this is the vessel for you. From the earliest canoes to today's sophisticated ocean-going giants, Christopher Columbus to Ellen MacArthur, witness the drama, the splendour and excitement of Ship's story above and below the waves, through centuries of exploration, endeavour and conflict. Produced in association with the National Maritime Museum.
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9780091930660
Stockwin's Maritime Miscellany : A ditty bag of wonders from the golden age of sail order quantity
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NZ$ 45.00 each
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Author: Julian Stockwin
Published by: Ebury Press
Lt Cdr Julian Stockwin shares his love and knowledge of the sea in this entertaining collection of maritime stories and little-known trivia. Featuring nautical facts and feats, including superstitions at sea, the history of animals on the waves - until 1975 when all animals were banned from Royal Navy ships - and how the inventor of the umbrella helped man the British Navy, it is packed with informative tales. Focusing on the glory days of tall ships he explores marine myths and unearths the truth behind commonly held beliefs about the sea, such as whether Lord Nelson's body was really pickled in rum to transport it back to England after his death at Trafalgar.Interspersed throughout are salty sayings showing the modern words and phrases that originate from the mariners of old - 'cut of his jib', 'high and dry', 'the coast is clear', 'first rate' and 'slush fund'. Accompanied by nostalgic black and white line drawings "Stockwin's ... more
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9781844764747
The History of Aircraft Carriers order quantity
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NZ$ 26.99 each
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Author: Bernard Ireland
Published by: Lorenz Books
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9781844765485
The Submarine order quantity
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NZ$ 29.99 each
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Author: John Parker
Published by: Lorenz Books
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9781841763064
Union Monitor 1861-65 order quantity
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NZ$ 40.00 each
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Author: Angus Konstam
Published by: Osprey
The story of the USS Monitor, the first seagoing ironclad whose profile has made her one of the most easily recognised warships of all time. Following her battle with the Confederate ironclad Virginia on 9 March 1862, the production of Union monitors was accelerated and by the end of the year a powerful squadron of vessels was able to challenge Confederate control of ports and estuaries. This book covers the design, development and operational history of the Union's monitor fleet. 48 illustrated pages including 6 in colour.
 
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