Ships & Ship Building

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Bell and Baldwin

Bell and Baldwin

From: Fastest in the World

1870-1909. Examines the partnership of Alexander Graham Bell and Casey Baldwin and what led to the creadtion of the HD-4, a record-breaking hydrofoil. 10 $1.00 Add
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Abbreviations and Glossary

Abbreviations and Glossary

From: Fastest in the World

Abbreviations and Glossary 1 $0.10 Add
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Introduction

Introduction

Air Water, and Nova Scotia

From: Fastest in the World

A brief overview of the evolution of high speed transportation throughout the 20th century and an introduction to Nova Scotia’s role in the development of two record breaking watercraft: … 4 $0.40 Add
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The New <i>Bras d'Or</i>

The New Bras d’Or

From: Fastest in the World

1966-1968. Outlines the challenges that were faced during the construction of the new Bras d’Or (Also known as FHE-400). 12 $1.20 Add
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BRITANNIA & Boston

BRITANNIA & Boston

From: Samuel Cunard

1838-1840. Examines the professional relationship between Samuel Cunard and Robert Napier. Looks at building ships to combat the challenges of the North Atlantic 12 $1.20 Add
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Chronology of Hydrofoil Development

Chronology of Hydrofoil Development

From: Fastest in the World

A timeline of innovations and events related to hydrofoil development. 2 $0.20 Add
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Clippers & Canals

Clippers & Canals

From: Samuel Cunard

Looks at Samuel Cunard’s venture into the tea trade, the establishment of the Halifax Whaling Company, his competitor Enos Collins, his friend Joseph Howe, and the creation of canal systems … 12 $1.20 Add
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Competition & Cartel

Competition & Cartel

From: Samuel Cunard

1841-1853. Examines Samuel Cunard’s financial difficulties with his other enterprises, the steamship competition that sprung up, the fact that Boston was surpassing Halifax in terms of … 16 $1.60 Add
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Conclustion

Conclustion

The Cunard Legacy

From: Samuel Cunard

1868-2006. Traces the legacy of Samuel Cunard and his shipping line from his death to 2006. 14 $1.40 Add
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Cunard & Company

Cunard & Company

From: Samuel Cunard

1804-1812. Looks at Samuel Cunard as an entrepreneur. Also examines the war of 1812 and the city of Halifax during this time 10 $1.00 Add
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Disaster & Dominance

Disaster & Dominance

From: Samuel Cunard

1854-1868. Disaster strikes the Collins Line in the form of ship sinking, Samuel Cunard capitalizes on this disaster also examines the successes of other shipping lines and how they prospered … 14 $1.40 Add
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“A Boat Which Is Not a Boat”

“A Boat Which Is Not a Boat”

From: Fastest in the World

1908-1918. Outlines the development of Baldwin and Bell’s HD series from 1 to 4 and their quest for hydrofoil self-propulsion. 12 $1.20 Add
Fastest in the World

Fastest in the World

The Saga of Canada's Revolutionary Hydrofoils

Like the builders of the Avro Arrow, the pioneers of hydrofoils are celebrated in this book for their world-class accomplishments. When Alexander Graham Bell was experimenting with flying … 98 View
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Fisher’s Reforms

Fisher’s Reforms

From: Churchill and Fisher

Historian Barry Bough analyzes Jack Fisher’s reforms in the admiralty from 1904-1911 especially related to technilogical advancements, efficiency for vessels, administrative changes, and … 58 $5.80 Add
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Going Down to the Sea in Ships

Going Down to the Sea in Ships

From: Wanderlust

Chapter Five explores the history of sea travel and ships as methods of transportation. The chapter begins with the Greeks and Roman sailing across the Mediterranean world, charter ships of the … 27 $2.70 Add
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Hazards of War and Last Acts

Hazards of War and Last Acts

From: Churchill and Fisher

Historian Barry Gough examines the hazards Winston Churchill and Jack Fisher faced due to the First World War (particularly 1916-1918) focusing on the advancement of submarine warfare and the … 46 $4.60 Add