Southampton Docks: Looking Back at Britain's Premier Port - Softcover

Britton, Andrew

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0752498819 ISBN 13: 9780752498812

Publisher: The History Press, 2014

Synopsis

Southampton is one of the most important maritime centres in the UK – ‘the Gateway to the World’, as it is often described. The docks is the cornerstone of the city, both past and present. Here Andrew Britton explores this rich history. From four-funnelled liners and flying boats to power stations and refineries, this volume depicts all that happened in the docks, the living heartbeat of the city.Rare old photographs, previously unpublished behind-the-scenes shots of the dock at work, of captain’s logbooks and tickets – even some ships’ menus –all evoke the authentic flavour of dock life. Southampton Docks is a real treat for anyone interested in the city and its maritime heritage.

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About the Author

Born in England, Andrew Britton moved with his family to the United States when he was seven, settling in Michigan, then North Carolina. After serving in the Army as a combat engineer, Andrew entered the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and received his degree just before his death in 2008, at the age of 27.

Edition details

• Publisher: The History Press
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0752498819
• ISBN 13: 9780752498812
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 120