Ship 5,000 years of maritime adventure

From the earliest dugout canoes and the boats of the Ancient Egyptians, to the most technologically advanced modern battleships and cruise-liners, this is the ultimate guide to every aspect of the ship, and those who have sailed them. Embark on an epic voyage to find out all about the endeavours of...

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Main Author: Lavery, Brian (Author)
Corporate Author: National Maritime Museum (Great Britain)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London, UK Dorling Kindersley Limited 2017
Edition:Revised edition
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Call Number :VM 15 .L38 2017

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