Author: OSBORNE, RICHARD; ET AL
Title: Ships Monthly - the Magazine for Shiplovers Ashore and Afloat, May 1983 - a Last Look at Hms Blake / the "Empire Fowey"
Description: U.K.: Waterway Productions Ltd, 1983. First Edition. Single Issue Magazine. 48 pages. Features: Cover photo of deck scene on the HMS Blake; Great photo of United States Lines "America" inside front cover; Large photo of the Humber ferry paddle steamer Lincoln Castle in dry-dock; On the Waterfront; Ships Pictorial; Naval Review; May Meetings; The "Empire Fowey" - the history of a German passenger liner that became a famous British troopship; New Ship News; A day on the 'Lincoln' - Kirk Martin recalls his time spent as a fireman aboard the Humber paddle steamer "Lincoln Castle" and describes a typical day's work aboard Britain's last coal-burning paddle steamer; HMS Blake - a last look; Getting Under Sail; Where to see the Cruise Ships; Packets of the Past - Edward Paget-Tomlinson recalls some of the lost short-sea passenger services from British ports and the interesting ships which operated them - part 1; European Ferry Commentary; Ship Sales; By the Latest Packet; Nice photo of the HMS Zest in 1947 inside back cover; and more. Average wear. A sound vintage copy.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; HMS Blake, United States Lines - America, Lincoln Castle, Empire Fowey, HMS Blake, HMS Zest. Good .

Keywords: Nautical Issues