Ships: The History and Specifications of 300 World-Famous Ships

Ships is a stunning visual history of over 300 mercantile and military vessels,from ancient times to the present day,fully illustrated in a striking landscape format. It features every type of vessel from every part of the world,including Phoenician war galleys,Viking longships,medieval cogs,galleasses,galleons,men-of-war sailing ships,coastal gunboats,iron-clad steam boats,dreadnoughts,aircraft carriers,and nuclear submarines. Well-known ships such as HMS Victory, Titanic, and Bismarck are included,with colorful artwork and comprehensive technical data.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 14 August 2020
Publisher: Amber Books Ltd

Ships is a captivating visual journey through the history of maritime transportation, featuring a stunning collection of 300 mercantile and military vessels meticulously arranged in chronological order, spanning from ancient times to the present day. This comprehensive encyclopedia showcases a diverse range of vessels from every corner of the globe, including Phoenician war galleys from 1500 BC, elegant trading clippers from the nineteenth century, and sophisticated and heavily armed submarines of the nuclear era.

Within these pages, readers will embark on an educational adventure, discovering the fascinating stories behind ancient galleys, Viking longships, medieval cogs, galleasses, galleons, men-of-war sailing ships, coastal gunboats, iron-clad steamboats, dreadnoughts, aircraft carriers, and nuclear submarines. Renowned ships like Nelson's flagship HMS Victory, the ill-fated passenger liner Titanic, the infamous German World War II battlecruiser Bismarck, and countless others grace the pages, providing a glimpse into the rich tapestry of maritime history.

To enhance the reader's experience, each ship is accompanied by vibrant and detailed artwork, while lively text provides concise insights into the ship's service history and comprehensive technical data, including displacement, dimensions, machinery, armament, speed, and complement. Ships is a must-have reference for anyone with an interest in maritime history, naval architecture, or the wonders of the world's oceans.

Weight: 512g
Dimension: 128 x 221 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781782745518