by Lincoln P. Paine ยท 1998
ISBN: 0851777392 9780851777399
Category: Philosophy / Logic
Page count: 680
This is an encyclopaedia covering 1000 of the world's best-known and significant vessels of every size and type. Each ship is described in a short essay which captures its physical characteristics, construction and history. Even fictional ships and boats, such as The African Queen are included.