West Sea Company SHIP'S LIBRARY

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SHIP'S LIBRARY

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B-35 Richard C. McKay, "Some Famous Sailing Ships and Their Builder Donald McKay," (1928) second revised edition 1969, 7 C's Press, Riverside, Connecticut. 376 pages exclusive of index, blue cloth hard cover with gold embossed title, dust jacket. It was Bostonian Donald McKay who designed and built the fastest, staunchest and most beautiful vessels ever propelled by sail. Most of America's 19th century maritime glory was due to his genius. Written by his grandson, this book is a study of those wonderful packets and clippers with a full a biography on their famous builder. It also contains a complete listing of all the ships constructed by McKay, in Appendix I and their record passages in Appendix II. Many black and white illustrations. Excellent condition.

B-34 Wolfgang Rudoph, "Sailor Souvenirs, Stoneward, Faiences and Porcelain of Three Centuries," 1985, Edition Leipzig, Germany. 150 pages, hard cover with dust jacket. The East India Company was established in London in 1600 as trade with China developed. Europeans had discovered the fine porcelains manufactured in China and soon were producing porcelains and stoneware of their own. The resultant sea trade enabled sailors to bring home examples of these wares, often made with a nautical theme. This book details the manufacture and trade of these items from the 17th through the early 20th century. Beautifully illustrated with many color plates. As new. 24

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B-33 M. V. Brewington, "The Peabody Museum Collection of Navigating Instruments with notes on their makers," 1963, Peabody Museum, Salem, Massachusetts. 198 pages, photocopied content bound in a hard cloth cover. Widely regarded as the "Bible" of marine navigational instruments, this scholarly work catalogues one of the finest and most complete collections of its type in the world. A large section is devoted to the biographies of makers whose works are represented there. Reproduction of the photographs is not the best, but the text is very acceptable. An indispensable reference book offered at a fraction of the cost of an original, if one can be found. 49

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B-31 John and Alice Durant, "Pictorial History of American Sailing Ships," 1953, Castle Books, New York. 308 pages, hardcover, partial dust jacket. As the name implies this book contains literally hundreds of photographs, and drawings depicting seafaring in Colonial America up until the early 1950's when it was printed. Included are slaving, pirates, whaling, the wars, China trade, river boats, clipper ships, fishing, ocean liners -- it has it all! Large format. Good condition. 29

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B-30 Ralph Eastman, "Pilots and Pilot Boats of Boston Harbor," 1956, Second Bank-State Street Trust Company, Boston, Massachusetts. 90 pages, soft cover. Another of the famous line of maritime books published in the State Street Trust tradition. Nicely illustrated in color and black and white with photographs and paintings. The book contains a well written narrative of the history of piloting in Boston and then special attention is give to a number of the more famous boats that have served in that capacity. One of the rarer State Street Trust editions. Good condition. 12

B-29 Elbert S. Maloney, "Chapman's Piloting, Seamanship & Small Boat Handling," 1983, Hearst Marine Books, New York. 610 pages exclusive of index, hard cover. This monumental book basically contains everything you need to know to become the captain of a yacht! There are 27 chapters with 6 appendices. Copiously illustrated. Just a few of the titles are: Nautical Terms, Equipment for Boats, Rules of the Road, Seamanship, Weather, the Mariner's Compass, Aids to Navigation, the Nautical Chart, Tides and Current, Piloting, Boat Management, etc., etc. An absolute wealth of information contained in a single large format book! Excellent condition. 29


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B-28 Jonathan Rutland, "All Color World of Ships," 1978, Octopus Books, Ltd., London. 102 pages exclusive of index, hard cover with dust jacket. As the name suggests, this large format book is beautifully illustrated containing paintings, photography and drawings of ships from ancient times to the present day. Factual text. 12 by 9 1/2 inches. Excellent condition. 14

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B-27 Daniel Finamore and Lyle Forbes, "Capturing Poseidon, Photographic Encounters with the Sea," 1998, Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts. 121 pages soft cover. Here is a compelling compilation of photography spanning the period just prior to the Civil War through World War II! The maritime theme is prevalent throughout to be sure, but some of the most striking images are of people and places. A collection that is sure to evoke emotion and awe. Excellent condition. 14


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B-26 Frank and Keith Beken, "The Glory of Sail," 1959, Artel Press, London. 181 pages, hard cover with dust jacket. To those in the know about marine photography, the Beken name looms like a lighthouse in the field. For over a century the Beken family have been taking amazing images of sea and sail, with a special eye to yachting. This compilation of black and white images and 7 color images is nothing short of spectacular. Each full page photograph is accompanied by a descriptive caption on the facing page. Excellent condition. 19

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B-25 William A. McLeod, "The Boatswain's Manual, 1953, Brown, Son & Ferguson, Glasgow. 251 pages exclusive on index, hard cover. This fact-filled book was written as a training manual for aspiring officers and seasoned deck hands of the Merchant Marine. Its chapters include: Types of Vessels, Seamanship Equipment, Manual Seamanship, Deck Stores and Gear, Boatwork, Cleaning Gear, Painting, Flags, Navigational Duties, Lifesaving Apparatus, Deck Cargoes, Dock Regulations, Fire Appliances, and Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, among others. Very nicely illustrated with black and white photographs and precise line drawings. Large fold-out of a steamship identifying hundreds of components in cross section. Two color pages of National Ensigns and the International Code of Signals. A real collector's book in its own right. Excellent condition. 39

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B-24 Clayton R. Barrow, Jr., "American Spreads Her Sails, U.S Seapower in the 19th Century," 1973, Naval Institute Press, Annapolis, Maryland. 231 pages exclusive of index, Hardcover with dust jacket. This book is actually a compilation of 14 chapters written by 14 different authors narrating significant events in U.S. Naval history during the 1800's. Compelling, historical, fact filled, yet reading like a novel! Illustrated in black and white. Excellent condition. 14

B-23 Howard Chapelle, "The History of American Sailing Ships," 1935, Bonanza Books, New York. 386 pages, hard cover, with dust jacket. This is the first book by the noted scholar, author, and ship expert Howard Chapelle and represents the first complete history ever published that deals with the various types of sailing vessels and rigs in America. Chapelle begins with the earliest Colonial craft in the 1600's and traces the development of American ships, their design, and builders up through early 20th century sailing and racing yachts. Illustrated with over 200 images of plans, line drawings, and half tones this book is the one that propelled Chapelle to preeminence as the foremost marine historian/author in America. Complete with a fascinating Appendix which takes excerpts from period design specifications, letters, and memoranda dealing with building specific vessels in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Inside covers slightly foxed only, otherwise excellent condition throughout.

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B-22 George A. Zabriskie, "Ship's Figureheads in and about New York," 1946, Ormond Beach, Florida, hard cover, 21 pages. This concise little book is one of the earliest devoted to the topic of uniquely American ships' figureheads. The title is misleading in that figureheads from Maine to Virginia are illustrated and discussed in a very straight forward and fact filled manner. Presentation copy signed by the author for a Judge & Mrs. Sutherland. A very rare book. Excellent condition. 39

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B-21 A valuable West Coast shipping reference book By Gordon Newell and Joe Williamson, "Pacific Coastal Liners," 1959, Superior Publishing Co., Seattle, Washington. The hard cover book with dust jacket has 190 pages exclusive of the index and is in very good but used condition. It is profusely illustrated with literally hundreds of original photographic images of the passenger carrying ships that have plied the West coast since the 1850's. Many of the photographs are rare, one-of-a-kind images documenting specific ships. Many are arranged by steamship company (see PLATE 3 below.) The photographs are complimented by running text and vessel identifying captions, with many interesting stories surrounding the shipwrecks which are depicted. We have turned to our own copy of this valuable reference on numerous occasions. 69


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B-20 The Mariners' Museum in collaboration with Anthony J. Peluso, Jr., "The Bard Brothers, Painting America Under Steam and Sail," 1997, Harry N. Abrams Inc., New York. 171 pages hard bound with dust jacket. Before the railroads, the greatest innovation in American transportation was the steamboat pioneered by Robert Fulton in 1807. Throughout the 19th century, much of what is known about how those steamboats looked comes from the meticulously detailed paintings of the artist brothers John and James Bard. This pictorial account of the brothers' Bard output is scholarly written by noted American marine painting expert, Anthony Peluso. The full color illustrations are spectacular including several incredible close-ups, ship photographs, and sketches. Complete with an Appendix listing all known Bard paintings by subject, medium, size, date and location. 8 1/2 by 10 1/2 inches. As new. 39


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B-19 M.V. Brewington, "The Peabody Museum Collection of Navigating Instruments with notes on their makers," 1963, The Peabody Museum, Salem Massachusetts, special limited edition reprint (300 copies). 144 pages of informative text, 56 pages of black and white plates, plus index. Hard bound in cloth. Long regarded as the "Bible" of marine instruments, this exceptional reference is an absolute must for the library of every collection and research effort associated with instruments of navigation. 411 of the rare instruments held in this prestigious collection are represented along with detailed biographies and dates of their makers. Emphasis on American makers. Excellent, as new condition. Original copies, if found, now sell for $300-500 each. 195

B-18 Richard Benson, "Steamships and Motorships of the West Coast," 1968, Superior Publishing Co., Seattle. 170 pages exclusive of index, hard cover with dust jacket. This book presents an extensive pictorial record of all manner of self-powered ships that have plied Pacific Coastal waters since the 1850's, including a large chapter on ferryboats. Well written and profusely illustrated with original black and white photographs. An invaluable reference which would be a welcome addition to any nautical library. Excellent condition. 49


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B-17 L. Vernon Briggs, "History of Shipbuilding on North River," 1889, second reprinting 1981, Norwell Historical Society, Norwell, Massachusetts. 407 pages exclusive of index, gold-embossed leather hard cover with slip case, limited edition, number 3 of 100. This "Collector's Edition" documents the history of building ships on the North River in Plymouth County, Massachusetts from 1640 to 1872. It is contains a wealth of information on the numerous shipyards up and down the river through the years, the ships built there and the personalities of the yard owners and the captains that sailed them. Illustrated with black and white photographs and very detailed drawings. Excellent condition. 69

B-16 "Appendix to Lloyd's Register Book 1949" Lloyd's, London England. This large and impressive leather-bound book with gold embossed cover contains: "Types of Vessels, Index to Vessels with Compound Names, Shipbuilders and Builders of Marine Machinery, Index to Docks and Harbours Throughout the World, Dry Docks, Wet Docks, Statistical Tables, Fast Merchant Ships and Steamers, Steamers and Motorships by nationality, Telegraphic Address of Companies, Deadweight and Cubic Capacities of Steamers and Motorships, Vessels for the Carriage of Petroleum, Marine Insurance Companies, etc." Both French and English texts. Pages are not consecutively numbered, but there are many hundreds of pages in total. 11 1/2 by 10 inches and over 2 inches thick! Excellent, very well preserved original condition. A rare collector's book. 69

B-15 Bureau of Naval Personnel Navy Training Course, "Seaman," originally printed 1948, this is the 1965 revised edition. 238 pages exclusive of index, soft cover. Cover worn. Appendix with extensive glossary of naval terms. Here is the official Navy training manual for recruits with chapters including: The Seaman, Watches, Equipment and Drills, Marlinspike Seamanship, Deck Seamanship, Boat Seamanship, Gunnery and Ammunition, among others. Well illustrated. An absolute must for the nautical library. The glossary of terms alone is well worth it! 29

B-14 Jim Gibbs and Joe Williamson, "Maritime Memories of Puget Sound," 1987, Shiffer Publishing, West Chester, Pennsylvania. 184 pages, soft cover. A rare collaborative effort by Gibbs and Williamson, the latter being the author of several ship reference books. Here these knowledgeable marine historians have compiled a photographic record of maritime events on the unique waters adjacent to the port of Seattle in the second half of the 1800's on into the early 20th century. Very well written in an informative narrative style. As new. 29

B-13 A.B.C. Whipple, "The Clipper Ships," 1980, Time-Life Books, Alexandria, Virginia. Hard cover, 1173 pages exclusive of index. Beautifully illustrated in full color with original photographs, prints, paintings, drawings and advertising depicting the brief period in the mid-19th century when these magnificent greyhounds of the sea dominated world trade. Special emphasis on the China trade and California Gold Rush clippers. Excellent condition. 39

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B-12 Jim Gibbs, "Shipwrecks In Paradise," 1977, Superior Publishing Company, Seattle, Washington. 179 pages exclusive of index, hardcover with dust jacket. At first glance another great Gibbs reference work on shipwrecks with a Hawaiian connection. But there is so much more. The author includes chapters on Pirates and Buccaneers, Whaleships, Developing Island Commerce, Lighthouses and Navigational Aids, Sea Disasters Involving Death, and more! Profusely illustrated in black and while. A real wealth of information. Excellent condition. 39

B-11 Melvin Maddocks, "The Great Liners" 1979, Time-Life Books, Alexandria, Virginia. Hard cover, 169 pages copiously illustrated with original photographs, prints, and advertising depicting the golden age of the grand liners from the late 19th C. through the early 50's. A simply great book on a great topic! Outstanding original condition. 29

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B-10 Jim Gibbs, "Pacific Square Riggers, Pictorial History of the Great Windships of Yesteryear," 1969, Bonanza Books, New York, 192 pages, hard cover with dust jacket. This is certainly one of our favorite books about ships. The pictures and text are inspiring. It is copiously illustrated with period photographs and includes two detailed appendices. The first is entitled "Commercial Sailing Vessels, Built Elsewhere, But Owned on the Pacific Coast - 1900-1969." The second appendix is divided into eleven parts and is entitled "Record Passages in the Pacific by Commercial Sailing Vessels; the 11 parts being the various trade routes. Excellent condition. A great book! 49

B-9 Jim Gibbs, "Pacific Graveyard," 1950, Binfords & Mort, Publishers, Portland, Oregon. First edition, 173 pages, hardcover with dust jacket. This is the very first in the famous line of Gibbs books dealing with maritime topics on the West Coast. In it the author describes shipwrecks occurring on the infamous Columbia River bar in a fascinating narrative style. Illustrated with black and white photos. A very scarce and highly collectible book! Good condition. 49

B-8 Jim Gibbs, "Shipwrecks of the Pacific Coast," 1957, Binfords & Mort, Publishers, Portland Oregon. First edition, 306 pages exclusive of index, hardcover with dust jacket (worn). An early Gibbs reference work which chronicles shipwrecks on the California, Oregon and Washington coasts in words and photographs. Extensive Appendix "Major Shipwrecks on Coastal, Offshore and Inland Waters." An invaluable reference that is now a collector's item in its own right. Good condition. 39

B-7 Jim Gibbs, "West Coast Windjammers," 1968, Superior Publishing Company, Seattle, Washington, 1st Ed., 187 pages exclusive of photo index, hard cover with dust jacket. This is one of the first Gibbs ship reference book masterpieces. A factual compilation of ship photographs, statistics and stories that is simply the best book ever written on the topic. Packed with information and rare photos. An indispensable research tool that reads like a novel! We have turned to our personal copy again and again. Excellent condition. 49

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B-5 Jim Gibbs, "Pacific Square Riggers, Pictorial History of the Great Windships of Yesteryear," revised and enlarged, 1987, Shiffer Publishing Co., West Chester, Pennsylvania, 220 pages, soft cover. One of our personal favorite books about ships. The pictures and text are inspiring. It is copiously illustrated with period photographs and detailed information. It includes two detailed appendices. The first is entitled "Commercial Sailing Vessels, Built Elsewhere, But Owned on the Pacific Coast - 1900-1969." The second appendix is divided into eleven parts and is entitled "Record Passages in the Pacific by Commercial Sailing Vessels; the 11 parts being the various trade routes. This is a super book, containing 28 more pages than its hard cover predecessor which sells for more! As new. 29

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B-4 Jim Gibbs, "Disaster Log of Ships, A pictorial account of shipwrecks, California to Alaska," 1971, first edition, Bonanza Books, New York, 172 pages exclusive of index, hard cover, dust jacket. Without a doubt Jim Gibbs is our favorite maritime author/historian. In this book he chronicles just about every major shipwreck on the West Coast from the mid-1800's onward. In pictures and informative text Gibbs documents them all. Amazing photographs! A most valuable resource. Excellent condition. 39

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B-3 John Blake, "The Sea Chart," 2004, Knickerbocker Press, Edison, New Jersey. 158 pages exclusive of index, hard cover with dust jacket. An illustrated history of nautical maps and navigational charts. This gorgeous large format book covers the history of the navigator's chart from its earliest beginnings in the days of Columbus to the refinements made in the early 20th century. In between are the most marvelous, decorative representations of coastal waters ever created by mankind. This book covers the topic geographically, from the Mediterranean to Africa, the Northwest Passage to the Persian Gulf, the Arctic to the Antarctic, and all regions in between! Completely illustrated in color with large plates and in depth captions. 12 by 11 1/2 inches. Superb content. As new. 59

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B-2 Douglas Phillips-Birt, "A History of Seamanship," 1971, Doubleday & Co., Inc., Garden City, New York. 316 pages exclusive of index, hardcover with dust jacket. Glossary of terms. As described on the cover, this book is "The complete magnificently illustrated exploration of the art and science of sailing." We could not have put it better. In this very thorough treatment of the topic, the author explores the development of watercraft from ancient times up to the present day -- from reed boats to computers. Many color illustrations of all manner of ships and craft and the way that sailors sailed them. A wealth of information. Excellent condition. 39

B-1 Donald S. Johnson, "Phantom Islands of the Atlantic," 1994, Goose Lane Editions, New Brunswick, Canada. 208 pages exclusive of index, hardcover with dust jacket. From the early beginnings of map making (the 13th century) cartographers relied on the observations and recollections of seaman, scholars and other map makers for the accuracy of their maps. Added to that was the occasional embellishment or guess. In the ensuing centuries what resulted was the creation of many ghostly islands around the globe. This well written, informative and facsinating treatise reveals the mysteries behind "The Legends of Seven Lands That Never Were." Thoroughly illustrated in black and white. As new. 25