Western Isles Photo/Graphics publishes marine books on steam, tugs and small freighters
Books Published by Western Isles
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The engines used to power the vessels went from crude low pressure engines to powerful turbines. High pressure horizontal engines evolved on the river boats . This illustrated book explains how they worked from 1836 -1950s. $24.95 U.S. 240 illustrations 161 photos 144 p Go to Contents page. |
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Tugs Booms & Barges $19.95 U.S. The tug and tow has been part of the west coast seine for many years. This book covers the operation of the tugs and their tows. Subjects include log & barge towing. The types of cargos. Ship docking and salvage. The crews and what they do, how they rig their tows, living and working conditions are covered. Approximately 255 photographs and 75 illustrations. 8.5 x 11, 120 pages |
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Seamen, Ships & Cargo $20.75 U.S. How Ships and their crews moved cargos on the west coast of North America from the 18th century to the present day. About coastal freighters tugs, powered barges, ferries and fish packers. The way cargo is handled from the old union purchase to modern methods. How the crews navigated around the coast before electronics. There is also a bit about vessel construction over the period. 295 photos & 90 illustrations. 8.5 x 11 137 pages |
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Self and small publishers contact us for book distribution or book design. westisle@islandnet.com