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A fascinating selection of images documenting tug boats around Britain. It is illustrated by previously unpublished photographs from the author’s collection.

Rare and previously unpublished images throughout, this book tells the fascinating history of these hubs of business and activity.

With many rare and previously unpublished images this book celebrates the famous ferry operator Stena Line.

Established in the 19th century to carry passengers and freight across the Atlantic and Pacific, this is the story of the development of the company and its ships

A fascinating collection of merged historic and modern images that ingeniously reflect the changes in Birkenhead through the decades.

Utilising a selection of rare and previously unpublished images, maritime historian Ian Collard delves into the story of this iconic company and its ships.

A pocket-sized, illustrated history tour of Wallasey showing how the town has changed across the decades.

A pocket-sized, illustrated history tour around Birkenhead highlighting places of interest and showing how the town has changed across the centuries.

A lavishly illustrated look at this much-missed company. Ian Collard tells the fascinating story of this unique shipping company.

The history of Ellerman Lines, founded by John Reeves Ellerman in the late 19th century, showcases its rise to prominence as a major shipping line. Initially established in London, the company expanded its services globally, including routes to the Mediterranean, India, and Africa. Throughout its operation, it played a significant role during wartime. The narrative details its eventual decline due to geopolitical changes and modernization in shipping, complemented by previously unpublished photographs. The book chronicles the company's evolution until its brand was absorbed in the early 2000s.