ISBN10: 190170324X, ISBN13: 9781901703245, [publisher: Ships in Focus Publications] Hardcover First Edition Large hardcover, size 30 x 22cm, some shelf wear, bumping to the bottom of the spine and bottom edge, otherwise in Very Good condition. First edition, pp304, about 700 colour and b&w photographs throughout. THE PACKED WEIGHT OF THIS BOOK IS OVER 2KG, SO FOR UK FIRST CLASS AND INTERNATIONAL, ADDITIONAL POSTAGE COSTS WILL BE REQUIRED. The individual histories of 310 ships from Unicorn in 1840 to the current Queen Elizabeth are featured with over 700 illustrations, many in colour. Individual chapters also cover each aspect of the company's operations including the transatlantic cargo fleet, cruise ships, tankers and bulk carriers, container ships and reefers and managed ships. Although many books have been written about Cunard's passenger ships in the 20th century, few have covered the 19th century fleet in much detail, particularly the important Mediterranean services. The cargo fleet has also been poorly served, especially with the carriage of cargo being as important as passenger carryings during the first 150 years of Cunard's existence. Little has also been written about the company tenders and the many ships managed by Cunard during both World Wars. Using original source material, this book redresses this imbalance with the most comprehensive history ever written about Cunard and its ships. Great care has also been taken with the layout ...
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ISBN10: 190170324X, ISBN13: 9781901703245, [publisher: Ships in Focus Publications January 2013] Hardcover A square, tight and unmarked copy.
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