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CHAMPION OF SAIL

by David Walker

Published by Conway Maritime Press. 1st. 1986

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.

Wrapper edge just very slightly creased.

ISBN: 0851774024
Stock no. 2128041

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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

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