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THE EMPIRE SHIPS

by W.H. Mitchell; L.A. Sawyer

Published by Lloyd's Of London Press Ltd.. 2nd. 1990

Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. Second Edition. A Record of British-built and acquired Merchant Ships during the Second World War. Red boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. viii and 502 pages including index.

Light rubbing to board corners. Top edge of text block slightly grubby. Contents fine. Dustwrapper is lightly shelf worn to top & tail of spine.

ISBN: 1850442754
Stock no. 1811742

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Contents

  • Preface
  • Introduction
  • BUILDERS OF STANDARD-TYPE MERCHANT SHIPS
  • THE BUILT SHIPS
  • Part 1. Tramps
  • Part 2. Deep Sea Tankers
  • Part 3. Cam-Mac Ships
  • Part 4. Fast Cargo Liners
  • Part 5. Heavy Lift Ships
  • Part 6. Scandinavian Type Ships
  • Part 7. Colliers
  • Part 8. Dry Cargo Coasters
  • Part 9. Coastal Tankers
  • Part 10. Tugs
  • Part 11. Miscellaneous: Section 1 Dredgers, Hoppers. Section 2 Landing Ships Tank; Ferries. Section 4 Water Carriers. Section 5 Concrete Ships. Section 6 Ore Carriers. Section 7 Convoy Rescue Ships
  • Part 12. Shipbuilders solely involved in the construction of merchant ships under private contract or licence
  • THE ACQUIRED SHIPS
  • Part 13. Ships requistioned and purchased
  • Part 14. Tonnage from the United States of America: Section 1 Purchased ships; Section 2 Landing ships on Lease/Lend; Section 3 Fast cargo ships on charter
  • Part 15. Captured and confiscated enemy tonnage: Section 1 Period 1939-1944; Section 2 Period 1945 -
  • OPERATION 'OVERLORD'
  • Bibliography
  • Indexes: Ships; Shipyard and Company Notes

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