From the dawn of civilization, man has held a fascination with the sea and over the centuries has built myriad ships and sailing craft for an equally diverse ra

This is a detailed compendium of all the major ships, both military and civil, that have sailed the ocean waves since ancient times. Over 1200 vessels are featu

A full colour educational encyclopedia filled with fascinating facts to educate children. One of a range of titles in the North Parade Publishing Encyclopedia s

Provides a detailed look into the history and technical development of the sailing vessels from a primitive beginning to the present day. Includes sail powered