CLIPPER SHIP TO MOTOR LINER
THE STORY OF THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY 1873-1939

AUTHOR - Sydney D. Waters

PUBLICATION - The New Zealand Shipping Company Ltd London 1939.

CONDITION - Good second hand, slight discolouration and minor foxing inside, binding excellent. Dustwrapper of very lightweight paper has multiple creases and tears and is a bit loose. Slight discolouration but is largely intact.

PRICE - $26 BR>
DESCRIPTION - Published shortly before the outbreak of WWII, in which the company was to lose many ships, to record the history of the NZSCo from 1873 to 1939 it also covers the associated Federal Steam Navigation Co. As the name suggests the company was closely connected with the NZ trade, in terms of both cargo and passengers and the evolution of these ties are thoroughly examined. A feature of the book is the eight excellent collotype plates, art and photo, showing vessels from clippers to motor ships. 110 pages, concluding with two fleet lists.

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