Book Reviews
Our monthly book reviews.
Book Review of the Month
Past Book Reviews
Britain’s Last Invasion By Phil Carradice
Today, the Welsh port of Fishguard is best known for its Stena Line ferry service to Rosslare in Ireland, but there has been a strong maritime community there for hundreds of years – and the town’s finest hour arguably came in February 1797.
From Hunter to Hunted By Bernard Edwards
Since his seagoing career ended in the 1980s, Captain Bernard Edwards has written almost 30 books – and, now in his 90s, he’s showing no signs of slowing down.
No Earthly Pole By Ernest C. Coleman
Ernest C.Coleman has taken part in four expeditions to the Arctic to uncover the fate of the 1845 expedition led by Captain Sir John Franklin that took the lives of 129 men from HMS Erebus and HMS Terror.
From Oceans to Embassies
Youngsters in the market for a little career inspiration should look no further than From Oceans to Embassies for its depiction of a rich and varied life at sea with a seamless transition to shore.
Stimulating lockdown reads
Practical Ship Handling: Fourth Edition By Malcolm Armstrong
First published 40 years ago, this admirably clear and straightforward guide now appears as a fourth edition, reflecting its continued relevance at a time when – as the author notes in the introduction – changes in the industry mean many ‘super-sized’ ships are being handled in harbours that were designed for much smaller vessels.
Ship Superintendency – An Introduction By Mike Wall
The maritime career path can lead in many directions – and work as a ship superintendent has long been a popular choice for former seafarers seeking a move ashore.
Marine Heavy Lift and Rigging Operations By David House
The introductory pages of this new edition contain a list of some prominent heavy lift casualties and incidents over the past 40 years which serves to underline the importance of this excellent guide to the safe movement of large loads and successful lift operations.
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