I really enjoyed this book, as gripping as a good novel, until it hit home how inappropriate is the word ‘enjoyed’. The men in this book are not fictional characters from some author’s imagination. This is the story of some of the brave men who did a very dangerous job many of whom died in the course of their work. Some were blown to pieces in an instant others died after many days adrift in an open boat or on a Carley float. The job those fellow merchant seamen who survived did, showing courage and skilled seamanship, was crucial to the nation’s survival. This well researched book covers only a few of the losses to the merchant navy fleet but it is well representative of the service we should never forget. Once started it is a difficult book to put down and we highly recommend it. Read the full review [link=https://www.clash-of-steel.co.uk/reviews/view/316]here[/link]
Clash of Steel

Here are to be found exceptionally well-drafted introductory texts and substantial picture captions in support of an abundance of photographs, a magnificent gathering of more than 300 images which form the author’s own collection. Read the full review [link=https://africaports.co.za/#214]here[/link]
Africa Ports

This is an excellent book on an often neglected part of our maritime heritage.
Shipping - Today and Yesterday,

The passenger steamship was the most excitement development of its age and in this colourful hardback Christopher Deakes & Tom Stanley pay homage to it and its many passengers, making this a gloriously nostalgic read for steamship enthusiasts everywhere. What should be noted is that this is not a book which focuses specifically on the ships themselves (their construction, design etc) rather an evocative look back, using first-hand accounts as indicated in the title, at the many and varied seafaring experiences that people enjoyed (or sometimes didn't) over the years. We are therefore offered a rich tapestry of interest to include many accounts of life on board, from the food, entertainment, romance, gossip, disaster, not to mention being dreadfully sick. These experiences are garnered from all aspects of society at the time; emigrants sailing in the hope of a better life, soldiers en route to distant outposts, or just the wealthy sailing the sea for leisure. The result is what the authors.. Read more
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