Steam Coasters and Short Sea Traders by C.V. Waine and R.S. Fenton
VINTAGESTAN BOOKS Title: Steam Coasters and Short Sea Traders by C.V. Waine and R.S. Fenton Summary: Steam Coasters and Short Sea Traders is a detailed maritime history and reference work about the small cargo steamships that operated around the coasts of Britain and nearby European waters during the late 19th and 20th centuries. The book examines the development, design, operation, and economic importance of steam coasters, the “workhorses” of coastal trade. The authors, Charles V. Waine and R. S. Fenton, focus on how these vessels carried coal, grain, timber, oil, and general cargo between British ports and across the North Sea and Irish Sea. The book explains how coasters evolved from small Victorian steamers into more efficient interwar and postwar cargo ships, reflecting advances in marine engineering, shipbuilding, and cargo handling. Key themes include:
The book is especially valued for its extensive illustrations, technical drawings, ship plans, and colour profiles by Waine. Reviewers and booksellers often describe it as both a historical study and a visual reference work for maritime enthusiasts and ship historians. Authors: C.V. Waine and R.S. Fenton Publisher: Waine Research Publications Year Published: 1994 Edition: 3rd Edition Binding type: Hardcover ISBN: 0905184157 Dimensions: 30cm x 21cm Notes: SKU: VSS / 257 / H / 7409 / 5690 Condition Dust Jacket Condition: Very good. Handling marks, marks Book condition: Very good. Handling marks, marks Binding: Intact Pages: 182 pages
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