Armstrong's River Empire: Tyne Shipyards That Supplied the World by Richard E. Keys
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Armstrong's River Empire
Summary
Lord W G Armstrong's River Tyne shipyards at Elswick and Low Walker achieved worldwide fame for turning out well-built vessels of many types. From cruisers and battleships to icebreakers and oil tankers, the combined output of the two yards ships to owners throughout the globe spanned nearly a century. This book offers a celebration of Armstrong.
Armstrong's River Empire Summary
About Richard E. Keys
Ken Smith is a maritime historian who has written many books on the history of the Tyne and its ships. Dick Keys is a retired seaman and maritime historian. Both authors live on Tyneside.
Table of Contents
The Inventor A Shipyard at Elswick Workers and Dignitaries Chinese Sailors Battleship Victoria Warships for Japan The Mystery of HMS Wasp Loss of the Cobra Disease on Board Low Walker Launchings Disaster on the Slipway Trouble and Strife Steam Yachts and Millionaires Tugs for Siberia Russian Icebreakers Tackling The Frozen Seas Pioneer Oil Tankers Far East Cruisers Low Walker's Last Ship Index
Additional information
GOR003379667
9781857951486
1857951484
Armstrong's River Empire: Tyne Shipyards That Supplied the World by Richard E. Keys
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Newcastle Libraries & Information Service
20100322
108
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