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SONG OF STEAM . A Chronicle of Paddle Steamers and Screw Steamers in Tasmanian Waters 1832 -1939

O'May, D. G., (Dave G.)
ISBN: 9780724603442 Category:

$32.00

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BOATS MARITIME HISTORY

First Edition.

  • 303 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm #040324
  • The pioneer steamers
  • The advent of the screw steamer
  • An historical visitor
  • Tasmanian Steam Navigation Company
  • Steamers of the Wild West Coast
  • East Coast traders
  • Pioneer steamers of the North Coast
  • William Holyman and Sons
  • Huddart Parker Ltd
  • Union Steamship Co. of New Zealand
  • The Adelaide Steamship Company
  • Melbourne Steamship Company
  • Miscellaneous Australian traders
  • Commonwealth Government Lighthouse Service
  • Commonwealth Government Fisheries research vessels
  • Little steamers go tramping
  • Overseas ships
  • South African troop ships
  • Japanese freighters
  • Timber ships
  • Early oil ships
  • Tankers
  • Tramping tankers
  • Tramp ships
  • Steam whalers
  • Exploration steamers
  • Visiting steam yachts.
  • Steamboats — Tasmania — History
  • Coastwise shipping — Tasmania — History
  • Australian
  • (Some age tanning / foxing)

Additional Information

AuthorO'May, D. G., (Dave G.)
Number of pages303 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Publisher Tasmania : Government Printer
Year Published1976
Binding Type

Hardcover. Original cloth

Book Condition

Good. Some signs of wear.

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