Mersey Rovers by R. S. Fenton

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Title: Mersey Rovers by R. S. Fenton
Summary: The focus is on the “coastal tramp” (i.e., non-scheduled, non-liner) shipping owners in the Liverpool / Mersey region — covering the port of Liverpool and the various lesser Mersey ports (e.g., Garston, Ellesmere Port, Widnes, Runcorn, etc.). 
The book traces the rise of the steam coaster trade, the transition to motor vessels, and how the “tramp” (irregular cargo) market was served from the Mersey. 
For each company (around 33 are mentioned) it provides a detailed history, and for each a fleet list of the vessels owned (some 300 steam & motor vessels) plus many photographs (some 400 images) and an 8-page colour section of flags & funnels.
Author: R. S. Fenton
Publisher: World Ship Society. Kent 
Year Published: 1997
Edition: 1st Edition
Dimensions: 25cm x 19cm 
Binding type: Hardcover
ISBN: 0905617843
Notes: 
SKU: VSS / 257 / G / 6688 / 5048
Condition 
Dust Jacket Condition: Near fine
Book condition: Near fine
Binding: Intact
Pages: 344 pages
 
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