CHAMPION OF SAIL
Written by David Walker
Published by Conway Maritime Press
in 1986
ISBN: 0851774024
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- TRANSPORT
- MARITIME
- COMPANY HISTORY
- HISTORY
- HISTORY (BRITISH)
CHAMPION OF SAIL
Written by David Walker.
Stock no. 2128041
1st.
1986.
Hardback.
Fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
The history of R.W. Leyland and his shipping line but also a general history of late 19th century ships and shipping. Dark red boards with gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 191 pages includes index. ISBN: 0851774024. Wrapper edge just very slightly creased.
Front cover
Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- Part One: The Company
- Chapter One - Early Years
- Chapter Two - Golden Years
- Chapter Three - Difficult Years
- Chapter Four - Final Years
- Part Two: The Shipowner
- Chapter Five - R.W. Leyland - a Portrait
- Part Three: The Shipping
- Chapter Six - Ships and Builders
- Chapter Seven - Captains and Crews
- Chapter Eight - Voyages, Cargoes and Wrecks
- Chapter Nine - The Ditton, Speke and Liverpool
- Part Four: The Legacy
- Chapter Ten - The Fate of the Ships
- Chapter Eleven - The Wavertree
- Appendix I - Specifications of Leyland Ships
- Appendix II - Contract for Riversdale
- Bibliography and Notes on Sources
- Index