Boats. Steamers, icebreakers, and ghost ships

This sumptuously illustrated book about all sorts of seagoing vessels invites readers to dive into the wonderfully diverse world of maritime exploration. It offers an in-depth view of sea travel through the ages, deftly weaving history, science, and culture into a brilliant narrative. It covers a fascinating array of subjects - historic vessels, amazing voyages, extraordinary explorers, intrepid seafaring pioneers, a mass of technical details, and some fascinating tales of sea myths, legends, and creatures from around the globe.