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“mike roussel”

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  • Southampton - Maritime City from Ocean Liners to Cruise Ships.

    by Mike Roussel ...
    This book charts the development of the ocean liner from the 19th century to the present day. It explores the golden years of transatlantic shipping and the competition from the jet passenger aircraft. The book looks at the history and development of the early ocean-going steamships, and the competition between shipping companies by the end of the 19th century to build liners that were extreme in ... Read more

    $16.58 CAD

  • The Story of Southampton Docks

    by Mike Roussel ...
    This book offers a fascinating delve into the history and development of Southampton Docks. It is fully illustrated throughout with over 250 photographs and drawings many having their first outing. Southampton has a long maritime history that can be traced from the invasion of Britain by the Romans in AD70, but the construction of the docks really began from an Act of Parliament in 1803 that made ... Read more

    $16.58 CAD

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  • The Sinking Of The Titanic

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  • The Way of a Ship

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