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1	Last Dinner on the Titanic: Menus and Recipes from the Great Liner more books like this by Rick Archbold, Rick Archibold, Walter Lord (Illustrator) add to wishlist With over 100 illustrations recreating the ship's dining areas, plus 60 authentic recipes, this cookbook captures the look and taste of the great luxury liner during an era of unprecedented elegance. Includes recipes for Lobster Thermidor, Quail's Eggs in Aspic with Caviar, and Poached Salmon with Dilled Mousseline Sauce. see all copies from $3.43! new only from $9.76! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Ship more books like this by Brian Lavery add to wishlist From the earliest dugout canoes and the boats of the Ancient Egyptians to the most technologically advanced battleships and cruise liners, this is the ultimate guide to every aspect of the ship. Published in association with the Smithsonian Institution, "Ship" looks at every aspect of the story of water-going craft and those who have sailed in ... see all copies from $2.16! new only from $19.53! \| first editions
3	The Wooden Boat more books like this by Joseph Gribbins add to wishlist Wooden boats possess a magic that metal and plastic vessels, although useful, cannot match. With their mellow richness of finish and unparalleled craftsmanship, these unique vessels have long inspired passion. The WOODEN BOAT is an eloquently written and exquisitely photographed celebration of this hand-crafted beauty, from the traditional small ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.64! \| first editions
4	Wood, Water, and Light: Classic Wooden Boats more books like this by Benjamin Mendlowitz (Photographer), Joel White add to wishlist A celebration of the beauty of the wooden boat and the diversity of the wooden boat tradition. see all copies from $13.00! new only from $22.98! \| signed copies \| first editions
5	The Book of Wooden Boats: Volume II more books like this by Benjamin Mendlowitz (Photographer), Maynard Bray (Text by) add to wishlist A compendium of enchaning images of the worlds most interesting and photogenic boats. The images cover wooden keel boats, sailing yachts, power boats and working boats from both sides of the Atlantic. see all copies from $14.00! new only from $14.00! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Portraits of the Riverboats more books like this by William C. Davis add to wishlist During the 19th century the steamboat revolutionized river travel on the Mississippi, Ohio and Missouri rivers. The steamboats provided a quick and cheap way of delivering merchandise and passengers, and played a role in economic and social advance. see all copies from $7.48! new only from $7.98! \| first editions
7	Pacific Square-Riggers more books like this by Jim Gibbs add to wishlist A complete look at the Downeasters, seamens missions and boarding house crimps, runners, as well as the great Star Fleet and well-known cannery vessels. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.96! \| first editions
8	The Book of Wooden Boats more books like this by Benjamin Mendlowitz (Photographer), Maynard Bray add to wishlist A full-colour volume which showcases marine photographer Ben Mendlowitz's ability to capture the essence of a classic wooden boat, whether it is a canoe, speedboat, luxury yacht or schooner. A concise text to accompany each boat is provided by marine historian and restorer Maynard Bray. see all copies from $15.00! new only from $35.13! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Cruise: Identity, Design and Culture more books like this by Peter Quartermaine, Bruce Peter add to wishlist Cruise delightfully recalls a time of gracious travel, as well as the modern-day evolution of cruising at sea. It explores the design and culture of cruise ships from the golden age of the interwar period, up to the present when cruise ships have come to embrace "entertainment architecture." Packed full of illustrations of all aspects of cruise ... see all copies from $6.55! new only from $8.29! \| SVS
10	Wood Through Water: Classic Power Boats more books like this by James W Ogilvie, James W Ogilvie Knowles, Justus Hayes add to wishlist In more than 100 full-color photographs and vintage archival images--including a variety of personal wooden power boats, from speed boats to luxury cruisers, to modern interpretations of classic designs--this book presents the history of the personal wooden power boat. see all copies from $2.02! first editions
11 view cover	The First Great Ocean Liners in Photographs: 193 Views, 1897-1927 more books like this by William H Miller add to wishlist Over 190 historic photographs depict exterior and interior views of 101 great ocean liners: "Bismarck, Lusitania, Titanic, Mauretania, " dozens more. Full captions. Text. see all copies from $3.94! first editions
12 view cover	Cutwater: Speedboats and Launches from the Golden Days of Boating more books like this by Robert Bruce Duncan add to wishlist Stunning photographs of more than 35 classic speedboats and motor launches built between 1900 and WWII preserve a remarkable era. see all copies from $4.52! new only from $20.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
13 view cover	Sailing Yachts: From Technique to Adventure more books like this by Franco Giorgetti add to wishlist Written from the unique perspective of an architect and sailboat designer--who is also an ardent sailor--this handsome volume documents the most important boats and boating events in the legendary history of the sailing yacht. Sailing Yachts tells the story of the concepts and creativity that lie behind the birth of the finest sailing yachts. The ... see all copies from $5.94! new only from $9.95! \| first editions
14 view cover	The Tall Ships of Today in Photographs more books like this by Frank O Braynard add to wishlist Lavishly illustrated tribute to nearly 100 majestic contemporary sailing vessels: Amerigo Vespucci, Clearwater, Constitution, Eagle, Mayflower, Sea Cloud, Victory, many more. Authoritative captions provide statistics, background on each ship. 190 black-and-white photographs and illustrations. Introduction. see all copies from $3.75! new only from $10.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
15 view cover	Great Cruise Ships and Ocean Liners from 1954 to 1986: A Photographic Survey more books like this by William H Miller add to wishlist In this sumptuous pictorial record, noted maritime historian William Miller recalls the last great years of transatlantic travel and the rise of a new breed of ocean liner--the luxuriously appointed cruise ship. 170+ photos provide detailed views of vessels distinguished by their decor, speed, and comfort. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.08! \| first editions
16 view cover	Queen Mary 2: The Birth of a Legend more books like this by Philip Plisson, Gwen-Hael Denigot (Text by) add to wishlist The Queen Mary 2 is a feat of technology when one considers the massive scale of the project and the number of services offered on board this floating city. In length (1,100 feet), height (equal to that of a 23-story building), and weight (160,000 tons), the Queen Mary 2 surpasses all of its predecessors. It is the most technologically advanced ... see all copies from $9.36! new only from $9.71! \| first editions
17 view cover	The Story of Sail more books like this by Veres Laszlo, Richard Woodman add to wishlist From the earliest known craft of ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt to the final surviving sailing ships of this century, every major step in the development of sailing is beautifully illustrated in this handsome large-format book. 1,000 highly detailed scale drawings & 16 color plates. see all copies from $48.12! new only from $60.00!
18 view cover	Luxury Toys: Mega Yachts more books like this by Espen Oino (Text by) add to wishlist In the rarefied world of mega yachts, one name is respected above all othersaEspen Aino. The top star in naval architecture, Aino's creations combine the precision of fine machinery with indulgent finishes and the high-end amenities of a palace. This volume showcases 20 of his stellar creations accompanied by text from top yachting author Nick ... see all copies from $31.10! new only from $41.53! \| SVS
19 view cover	The Armed Transport Bounty more books like this by John McKay add to wishlist Made eternally famous by the mutiny against Captain Bligh in 1789, Bounty was a small merchant ship purchased and converted into a naval transport to transplant breadfruit to the plantations of the West Indies. Thanks to good surviving documentation, this book can depict the ship when purchased as the mercantile Bethia and also as fitted out for ... see all copies from $42.71! first editions
20 view cover	The Qe2: A Picture History more books like this by William H Miller, Jr. add to wishlist From the shipyard of her birth to her decades-long career as the world's most magnificent ocean liner, here is the grand history of the "QE2." An expert maritime historian chronicles the innovative ship's fascinating story and documents her charismatic appeal with more than 150 black-and-white and 27 color images. see all copies from $2.99! new only from $5.73! \| SVS
21	Illustrated history of ships & boats. more books like this by Lionel Casson add to wishlist see all copies from $3.50! first editions
22 view cover	William Fife: Master of the Classic Yacht more books like this by Franco Pace add to wishlist Presented in a slipcase this is a photographic collection of the most beautiful boats designed by William Fife between the end of the last century and the first decade of this. They are, this book reveals, considered amongst the most elegant, and successful racing boats of their time, ever built. Included are photographs detailing the woodworking, ... see all copies from $47.16! new only from $47.16! \| SVS
23 view cover	The Lost Ships of Robert Ballard: An Unforgettable Underwater Tour by the World's Leading Deep-Sea Explorer more books like this by Robert D Ballard, Ph.D., Rick Archbold, Ken Marschall (Illustrator) add to wishlist Join world-renowned undersea explorer Dr. Robert D. Ballard for an extraordinary adventure to the final resting places of legendary ocean liners and ghostly warships. In 1985 Ballard discovered the most famous ship of all, the Titanic, and since then he's explored her sister ship Britannic, the Lusitania, the Andrea Doria, and Hitler's most famous ... see all copies from $7.78! new only from $10.50! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Liners: The Golden Age more books like this by Robert Fox, Clive Harvey (Consultant editor) add to wishlist "Liners" chronicles the great era of ocean liner travel from the close of the nineteenth century to the launch of the QE2 and beyond. Contains 350 photos from the Hulton Getty Picture Collection. see all copies from $9.47! new only from $20.99! \| first editions
25 view cover	Ultimate Bass Boats more books like this by Monte Burch add to wishlist Ultimate Bass Boats is the definitive guide-book to bass boats and bass boating. From choosing a bass boat that fits your fishing style to boat rigging tips for top performance, Ultimate Bass Boats is a complete resource for the dedicated bass angler. How-to expert and experienced outdoorsman Monte Burch takes an in-depth look at the extraordinary ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions

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