Fifty Ships that Changed the Course of History: A Nautical History of the World

Description: Fifty Ships that Changed the Course of History by Ian Graham Fifty Ships that Changed the Course of History is a delight for both lovers of the sea and anyone with a curiosity for what lies on the horizon. Discover the nuances and history behind some of the worlds most iconic ships, including Captain Cooks HMS Endeavour and Greenpeaces once flagship Rainbow Warrior. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From the Stone Age to the present day, no technology has had a more profound impact on mankind than watercraft. Boats and ships made possible the settlement and conquest of new worlds. They determined the victors of history-changing wars and aided the spread of new philosophies, technologies, and religions. Even today, virtually everything we purchase and consume—from petroleum and consumer electronics to the clothes we wear and much of the food we eat—depends upon seaborne trade.Fifty Ships that Changed the Course of History is more than just a delight for lovers of the sea—its a virtual history of the world told through the boats and ships that influenced how and where people lived, with whom they traded, the ideas they exchanged, and how they won and lost the battles that set the course of later generations and millennia. Fifty Ships that Changed the Course of History contains not only maritime marvels from ages past, but also some of the most iconic Australian and New Zealand watercraft. Included are the likes of Captain Cooks HMS Endeavour and Greenpeaces once flagship Rainbow Warrior. Beautifully illustrated with historic artwork and modern photography, its also a guide to how men and women went to sea or down the river in every age and place. Author Biography Ian Graham has written and co-written over 200 books on popular science, technology and history. Table of Contents Introduction 1.Pharoah Khufus Solar Barge (2566 BCE)2.The Trireme (600 BCE)3.The Nydam Ship (315 CE)4.Isis (4th century CE)5.Mora (1066)6.Zheng Hes Treasure Ships (early 1400s)7.Santa Maria (1460)8.Mary Rose (1511)9.Victoria (1519)10.Mayflower (1580)11.HMS Endeavour (1764) – Australia & New Zealand12.HMS Victory (1765)13.HMS Sirius (1780) – Australia14.Clermont (North River Steamboat) (1807)15.SS Savannah (1818)16.HMS Beagle (1820) – Australia17.Amistad (1836)18.SS Great Britain (1843) – Australia19.HMS Rattler (1843)20.America (1851) – Australia21.HMS Challenger (1858) – Australia & New Zealand22.Gloire (1859)23.USS Monitor (1862) – Australia24.Cutty Sark (1869) – Australia25.Fram (1892)26.Spray (1892) – Australia27.USS Oregon (1893)28.USS Holland (1897)29.Potemkin (1900)30.HMS Dreadnought (1906)31.RMS Lusitania (1906)32.RMS Titanic (1911)33.U-21 (1913)34.SS Normandie35.Bismarck (1939)36.HMS Illustrious (1939)37.SS Patrick Henry (1941)38.Yamato (1940)39.RV Calypso (1942)40.USS Missouri (1944)41.Kon-Tiki (1947) – Australia42.SS Ideal X (1944/1955)43.USS Nautilus (1954)44.Rainbow Warrior (1955) – New Zealand45.NS Lenin (1957)46.SS Torrey Canyon (1959)47.USS Enterprise (1960)48.DSV Alvin (1964)49.Glomar Explorer (1972)50.MS Allure of the Seas (2009)BibliographyIndexImage Credits/A Note on Tonnage Review "With great colour illustrations it is a fascinating look at how ships have changed and how they have changed humanity". * The Daily Telegraph *"British author, Ian Graham, has brought to life the profound impact the technology of watercraft has had on mankind." * Australian National Maritime Association Newsletter *"All aboard for a fascinating journey through nautical history" * Australian Boat Magazine *"a beautiful guide to fifty water vessels that played a key role in world history and had a great impact on human civilization. The text is highlighted by an excellent selection of photographs, paintings and ship plans." * Australian Warship *"Stories of the sea are steeped in romance and terror in equal measure...For every voyage that discovered exotic places, another ended on the sea bottom. Yet the ocean has long held an irresistible lure for pleasure, for food, for war and trade – and this handsome book charts 50 key vessels that have marked the progress of this passion. Just naming them evokes world changing events, for better or worse: Columbuss Santa Maria, the Pilgrim Fathers Mayflower, Cooks Endeavour, Darwins Beagle. Ian Graham assembles an impressive fleet that takes us from oars to sail, coal-fired to nuclear powered, and propellers to pods.." * Adelaide Advertiser *"Ridiculously absorbing - even for those who wouldnt know a clipper from a carrack ... A fascinating potted history of the world of ships." * North & South Magazine *"Stories of the sea are steeped in romance and terror in equal measure...For every voyage that discovered exotic places, another ended on the sea bottom. Yet the ocean has long held an irresistible lure for pleasure, for food, for war and trade – and this handsome book charts 50 key vessels that have marked the progress of this passion. Just naming them evokes world changing events, for better or worse: Columbuss Santa Maria, the Pilgrim Fathers Mayflower, Cooks Endeavour, Darwins Beagle. Ian Graham assembles an impressive fleet that takes us from oars to sail, coal-fired to nuclear powered, and propellers to pods ..." * Oceans Magazine * Details ISBN1923011111 Author Ian Graham Pages 224 Publisher Exisle Publishing Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781923011113 Format Paperback Publication Date 2024-11-06 Imprint Exisle Publishing Subtitle A Nautical History of the World Place of Publication Woolombi Country of Publication Australia Replaces 9781925335309 Audience General NZ Release Date 2024-11-06 Edition Description Paperback AU Release Date 2024-11-06 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:168385696;

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