Super Cargo Ships (Enthusiast Color)
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| Rating | : | 4.90 (662 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0760308047 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 96 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-20 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Some of the most awe-inspiring ships on today's seas are the massive cargo ships that transport immense loads from continent to continent. Highlights include a look at military cargo ships and stories of modern pirates seizing these massive merchant vessels.. From container ships to oil tankers, Super Cargo Ships provides an up-close look at these awesome vessels, from their construction and design to their operation on the high seas and at port. Batio also examines tragedies, such as the Exxon Valdez oil spill, that have prompted safety improvements
"Learned a lot" according to James D. Crabtree. This book is great! While limited by the motorbook format, the lavish photos and sidebars put a lot of info in your hands for such a small book. I was particularly impressed by the chapter on the U.S. Military Sealift Command, as the material there seems well-researched and the photos are of ships of the same class as those I've seen call at Guantanamo Bay since I've been here. The role shipping . If You Ever Wondered About Cargo Ships . A Customer Then this book is for you. Actually, a friend of mine wrote it and I had no interest in the subject until he did. But once I started reading and looking at the photos I found it pretty interesting, especially the explanation of how container ships came about and revolutionized word trade. I learned some things I never knew and before I realized it, I was finished. It's a good, quick read that is . "Interesting Book on an Important Subject" according to Argot. Global commerce exists mainly because of ships, and this book gives a great introduction into the types of ships that fuel the world's economies. The chapters on Container Ships and Tankers were very informative and the sidebar on shipbreaking was a real eye opener. Highly recommended.