Lloyds Register of Shipping 1760 to 1960 by George Blake

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Title: Lloyds Register of Shipping 1760 to 1960 by George Blake 
Summary: The book documents how a simple registry created to serve insurance underwriters evolved  over two centuries  into the world’s first  leading ship classification society. 
It traces the interplay between maritime commerce, technological change (wood → iron/steel, sail → steam → motor), and regulatory/technical standardization embodied by LR. This makes it a valuable historical source on shipping, naval architecture, marine safety and global trade.
 As a reference: the Register and its accompanying surveys became a rich source of data on vessels  their build, ownership, operation, and ultimate fate. For maritime historians, genealogists, economic historians, the data is priceless. Many later historical studies rely heavily on the Register’s volumes. 
Moreover: the book helps understand how modern classification societies  and standards for ship safety, construction, maintenance  evolved. What started as a convenience for insurers gradually became a cornerstone of maritime risk-management and technical oversight.
Author: George Blake
Publisher: Lloyds
Year Published: Circa 1961
Edition: Original
Dimensions: 24.5cm x 17cm 
Binding type: Hardcover
ISBN: 
Notes: 
SKU: VSS / 257 / G / 6802 / 5162
Condition 
Dust Jacket Condition: Not applicable
Book condition: Good. Handling marks, marks, aging, toning
Binding: Intact
Pages: 194 pages
 
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