The British Merchant Service

VINTAGESTAN BOOKS Title: The British Merchant Service being A History of The British Mercantile Marine from the earliest times to the present day Summary: The book provides a detailed and chronological history of Britain’s mercantile fleet, including: • Early maritime trade and shipping in Saxon and medieval England. • Development of ships and navigation techniques. • The growth of trade routes and British seafaring commerce. • The role of the Merchant Service in exploration, trade, and national defence over centuries. It includes historical narratives of key periods and developments from sailing ships in early times, through the age of exploration and the East India Company, to the rise of steam and transatlantic liners by the late 19th century. Author: R. J. Cornewall Jones Publisher: Sampson Low, Marston and Company. London Year Published: 1898 Edition: Original Dimensions: 22cm x 15cm Binding type: Hardcover ISBN: Notes: SKU: VSS / 257 / G / 7000 / 5344 Condition Dust Jacket Condition: Not applicable Book condition: Good. Handling marks, marks, toning, foxing Binding: Intact Pages: 406 pages.…