Alastair Couper, Philip Dawson, Ian Dear, Valerie Fenwick, Norman Friedman, Alison Gale, Eric Grove, Antony Preston, Peter Quartermaine and Ann Savour. Forword by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston. Publication year 2000. 224 pages. This book presents a fascinating look at developments in ships and shipping during the twentieth century by drawing together in a single volume all the events and achievements, the triumphs in design and seamanship, and the significant naval battles and marine disasters. The explosion of technological developments brought about by each of the centurys two world wars is dealt with in separate chapters. Other topics covered include the evolution of passenger ships, the revolution in transport caused by the emergence of the supertanker, the development of modern sailing yachts, and the spectacular improvements in undersea exploration Written by a select team of prominent maritime experts, (this book) draws together all the nautical events and achievments of last century - naval, commercial, and recreational. It explores the advances brought on by the two world wars and the dramatic changes in merchant shipping and passenger liners. The book also discusses the sea's lure of adventure for sportsmen such as round-the-world yachtsmen and the exploration of the maritime world as seen in the races to the poles. Each chapter looks back at a different era or a different development in the ever-changing world of oceanic travel." This book can truly be described as a 'chronicle of life at sea' in the 20th century.
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