Where Ships are Born, Sunderland 1346-1946: A History a of Shipbuilding of the River Wear
Author(s):
Smith, J W
; Holden, T S
| Binding: | Hardcover |
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| Size: | 6 - 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall |
| Volume Condition: | Very Good |
| Dust Jacket: | No |
| Edition: | 1st Edition |
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| Impression: | 2nd Impression |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher Name: | Thomas Reed and Company |
| Publication Year: | 1947 |
| Publication Place: | Sunderland, UK |
| SKU: | 020337 |
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| Categories: | Engineering, Construction and History of Engineering , Transportation , War, Military History and Weapons |
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2nd printing. 98pp plus numerous monochrome plate illustrations. Linen spine, paper-covered boards. 8vo. Covers a little faded and worn, gently rubbed at spine ends. Internally pages a little creamy. A history of shipbuilding on the River Wear at Sunderland from the time of its first mention almost 700 years ago up to the great effort during the first world war, the severe depression of the 1920s and 1930s and the record-breaking productivity during the Second World War.
Keywords:
Tyne and Wear
Sunderland
Ships
Shipbuilding
River Wear
First World War
Second World War
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