John Boileau

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Photo Credits

Photo Credits

From: Fastest in the World

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Preface & Introduction

Preface & Introduction

A Paradigm Shift

From: Samuel Cunard

Explains the importance of Samuel Cunard in giving a major push to the use of steamships and the paradigm shift of the first use of regularized transportation and communication by steamship … 5 $0.50 Add
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Proposals & Partners

Proposals & Partners

From: Samuel Cunard

1835-1840. Looks at designing steamships for tranoceanic travel, looks at bids for steam ship companies involvment in the British mail service which Samuel Cunard went after as well as his competitors 10 $1.00 Add
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Religion & Revolution

Religion & Revolution

From: Samuel Cunard

Examines Samuel Cunard’s family roots in religion and revolution, overview of his early life in Halifax 10 $1.00 Add
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The Canadian Hydrofoil Project

The Canadian Hydrofoil Project

From: Fastest in the World

1948-1957. The naval applications and development of hydrofoil design are explored. 8 $0.80 Add
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Select Bibliography

Select Bibliography

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Statesmen & Steam

Statesmen & Steam

From: Samuel Cunard

1820-1840. Examines Samuel Cunard’s far reaching business holdings and how they made him an elite person in Halifax. His political experiences are highlights as well as the building for the … 14 $1.40 Add
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End of an Era

End of an Era

From: Fastest in the World

1918-1948. The quest for a naval contract, the establishment of Bell-Baldwin Hydrodomes Ltd., other self-propelled hydrofoils are made. Thee legacy of the two men is briefly explored. 10 $1.00 Add
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Remembering Bell and Baldwin

Remembering Bell and Baldwin

From: Fastest in the World

1957. Looks at the construction and launch of the Bras d’Or (Also known as R-103 and renamed Baddeck in 1962), an experimental prototype. 10 $1.00 Add
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Whales & Wildfires

Whales & Wildfires

From: Samuel Cunard

Early 1800s. Looks at Samuel Cunard as he expands his enterprises into whaleing and timber and events that transpired to challenge these ventures. Also looks at artic expeditions 10 $1.00 Add