Canada's Maritime Position and Responsibilities (Classic Reprint)

H. J. Wickham

ISBN 10: 1332489303 / ISBN 13: 9781332489305

Published by Forgotten Books, 2022

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book offers a historical analysis of the role of British and Canadian maritime power in the protection of British trade routes and the defense of the British Empire. It examines the key factors that have shaped the development of British naval policy, with a focus on the role of Canada and other British colonies in providing resources and support for the Royal Navy. The book also explores the challenges and opportunities facing British maritime power in the late 19th century, as new technologies and geopolitical alliances emerged. Through a rich collection of primary sources and expert analysis, this book provides a valuable resource for understanding the complex relationship between naval power, trade, and empire in the modern world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781332489305_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Canada's Maritime Position and Responsibilities (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332489303
• ISBN 13: 9781332489305
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Modern Military and War History

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Synopsis

Canada's maritime position and responsibilities explains how trade, defense, and empire links shape naval policy.

This book analyzes proposals for protecting commerce through merchant ships, naval reserves, and subsidies, and what those ideas mean for Canada and the wider British Empire.

It surveys debates from the late 19th century about keeping Britain’s navy strong, sharing costs with colonies, and using fast mercantile cruisers to guard sea lanes. Readers will see how policy discussions consider practicality, costs, and the risks of war, with a focus on how imperial cooperation could secure trade.

• How mercantile ships might serve as naval assets in wartime
• Arguments for subsidizing fast liners to protect trade routes
• Thoughts on training Naval Reserve personnel in Canadian harbors

Ideal for readers of historical policy, naval architecture, and imperial trade history.