Daniel A. Cohen , who also wrote the excellent introduction ( Boston : University of Massachusetts Press ... An A - Z Encyclopedia — Brigands , Buccaneers , and Privateers in Fact , Fiction , and Legend ( New York : De Capo , 1996 ) .
From the earliest dugout canoes and the boats of the Ancient Egyptians, to the most technologically advanced modern battleships and cruise-liners, this is the ultimate guide to every aspect of the ship, and those who have sailed them.
Discover over 5000 years of seafaring history, packed with first-hand accounts of triumphs and disasters A fascinating journey through more than 5,000 years of seafaring history in this essential guide to the most impressive seafaring tales ...
Iron, Steel & Steamship Archaeology: Proceedings of 2nd Australian Seminar, Held in Fremantle, Melbourne and Sydney, 2006
The book devotes a spread to each featured vessel, with expert text putting each ship into its historical, military and naval context.
From the earliest canoes to today's sophisticated ocean-going giants, witness the drama, the splendour and excitement in this history of ships above and below the waves, through centuries of exploration, endeavour and conflict.