- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: The History Press Ltd (1 Nov 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0752417207
- ISBN-13: 978-0752417202
- Product Dimensions: 23 x 16.4 x 1.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 713,715 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Kent has witnessed the passing of ships since the beginning of recording history. The Romans landed there, and armed vessels from Spain, Holland, France and Germany have threatened its shores. As London became the major seaport of the realm, the maritime trade of the nation passed through its coastal waters. With so many ships passing along the coast of Kent, inevitably there have been many shipwrecks, particularly on the infamous Goodwin Sands and the outlying banks of the Thames estuary. Some in these have been tragic in nature, while others have included an element of comedy. This compilation of 200 photographs, drawn from many sources, provides a reminder of many of the more famous wrecks in the area. It also includes some not so familiar disasters from the past and describes some strange coincidences that have occurred over the last two centuries. Simplified charts are included to give an idea of the perils of the coastline and also the effectiveness of the German mining campaign in the Second World War. In addition to ships that got into difficulties, lifeboats and their crews that helped to rescue men under the most awful conditions of weather have a special place in this pictorial account. Famous rescues like the Northern Belle and Indian Chief are recorded, and modern disasters, such as the explosion and sinking of the Texaco Caribbean, which set in motion a programme for safer navigation of the crowded English Channel, are given special coverage. The result is a portrait of the battle between men and the sea. In many cases it was the sea that won. It is also a tribute to those of the lifeboat service who risked their lives so that others in distress might be saved.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Ever wondered about the wreck of the Umbria off the coast of Port Sudan still carrying over 360,000 bombs of WW2 vintage? Well, you will not find any reference to that ship in this book - but you find a very rare photograph of a ship with a very similar cargo which resides at the entrance to the River Medway.
From modern-day Cruise Liners and Super-tankers to historic sailing ships such as the magnificent Preussen - with her incredible 5 square-rigged masts all fitted with 6 sails, this book is a collection of photographs of the most outstanding ships to have been lost off the coast of Kent.
Shipwrecks of Kent is a paperback book measuring 9¼" x 6½." Commencing with a chart detailing the Thames Estuary from as far north as Harwich to as far south as Dungerness, we are then treated to an introduction in which the author sets out his philosophy for writing the book. These are followed by an excellent collection of historic photographs divided into 4 broad areas of interest; North Kent Coast, Goodwin Sands, East Kent Coast and Kent Lifeboats.
This is not a book from which the reader will learn much about any vessel - but it is an excellent source of photographs which has been skilfully compiled. I would suggest this book is a "must" for anyone with an interest in the shipwrecks of Kent and will provide many a starting point for those intent on further investigation. After all, in many cases all the photographic research is already done!
A very competent piece of work.
NM
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Shipwrecks of Kent, covers from the North to East coast, With information on all photographs and images. It also covers sum of the rescues made by the men of the Kent lifeboats and of thare boats from 1785 to the present day. I also recomend the"Shepwrecks of the goodwin sands".
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A Photographic Journey through Time at Sea.
13 May 2007
Format:Paperback
Ever wondered about the wreck of the Umbria off the coast of Port Sudan still carrying over 360,000 bombs of WW2 vintage? Well, you will not find any reference to that ship in this book - but you find a very rare photograph of a ship with a very similar cargo which resides at the entrance to the River Medway.
From modern-day Cruise Liners and Super-tankers to historic sailing ships such as the magnificent Preussen - with her incredible 5 square-rigged masts all fitted with 6 sails, this book is a collection of photographs of the most outstanding ships to have been lost off the coast of Kent.
Shipwrecks of Kent is a paperback book measuring 9¼" x 6½." Commencing with a chart detailing the Thames Estuary from as far north as Harwich to as far south as Dungerness, we are then treated to an introduction in which the author sets out his philosophy for writing the book. These are followed by an excellent collection of historic photographs divided into 4 broad areas of interest; North Kent Coast, Goodwin Sands, East Kent Coast and Kent Lifeboats.
This is not a book from which the reader will learn much about any vessel - but it is an excellent source of photographs which has been skilfully compiled. I would suggest this book is a "must" for anyone with an interest in the shipwrecks of Kent and will provide many a starting point for those intent on further investigation. After all, in many cases all the photographic research is already done.
A very competent piece of work.
NM
From modern-day Cruise Liners and Super-tankers to historic sailing ships such as the magnificent Preussen - with her incredible 5 square-rigged masts all fitted with 6 sails, this book is a collection of photographs of the most outstanding ships to have been lost off the coast of Kent.
Shipwrecks of Kent is a paperback book measuring 9¼" x 6½." Commencing with a chart detailing the Thames Estuary from as far north as Harwich to as far south as Dungerness, we are then treated to an introduction in which the author sets out his philosophy for writing the book. These are followed by an excellent collection of historic photographs divided into 4 broad areas of interest; North Kent Coast, Goodwin Sands, East Kent Coast and Kent Lifeboats.
This is not a book from which the reader will learn much about any vessel - but it is an excellent source of photographs which has been skilfully compiled. I would suggest this book is a "must" for anyone with an interest in the shipwrecks of Kent and will provide many a starting point for those intent on further investigation. After all, in many cases all the photographic research is already done.
A very competent piece of work.
NM
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