Ship story

Ship 16 - By Mohr & Sellwood Reprint Edition, Soft Cover, Published By Amberley 2008 Cover Boards Are Clean & Bright With Minimal Edge Rubbing & Slight Creasing To The Corners. Binding Is Tight & Strong. Light Browning & Minimal Foxing To The Pages. Postage Within South Africa Will Be R30.00 Overseas Buyers Can Contact Us For A Postal Quote.

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 BATTLESHIP BISMARCK A SURVIVOR'S STORY  by Baron Burkard von Mullenheim Rechberg ; TRANSLATED into English by JACK SWEETMAN ; Hardcover; published by The Bodley Head; First published in Great Britain in 1981; ISBN 0 370 30390 3; No. of Pages; 290 including The Index  Both Book and D/J  in very good condition; D/J  fully intact  One small tear 1cm on the front bottom  and also very slight damage to the front right corner and the edge / top of the spine. Book; very good binding , no tears, no writing added and no browning of the paper. For postage via SA PO and within SA  please add R50.00  alternatively via POSTNET  to POSTNET  for a parcel of up to 5kg (addit. books maybe included - up to 5kg) then please add R104.00 . Buyers from outside of SA can contact me for a postal quote.  ps; Also listed under my listings; "    THE DISCOVERY OF THE BISMARCK by ROBERT BALLARD  with RICK ARCHBOLD  ". From; Goodreads;  Rating  4.27  out of 5 Stars;  Originally published to much acclaim in 1980, this is the story of the legendary German battleship that sunk the pride of the Royal Navy, HMS Hood, on May 24, 1941, and three days later was hunted down and sunk by the British during one of the most dramatic pursuits in naval history. Told by a German naval officer who witnessed both sinkings, the book chronicles the brief but sensational career of what was thought to be the grandest weapon of the Third Reich. Burkard Baron von Mullenheim-Rechberg, the Bismarck 's top-ranking survivor, tells the battleship's story from commissioning to the moment when the captain gave a final salute and went down with his ship. The epic battle between the two great enemy ships captured the imagination of an entire generation and became a popular subject for movies and songs. With the discovery a few years ago of the Bismarck 's sunken hull off the coast of France, worldwide attention has focused again on the famous ship. Reprinted now in paperback for the first time, the work presents the human dimensions of the event without neglecting the technical side and includes information on rudder damage and repair, overall ship damage, and code breaking. The book also provides insights into the author's life as a prisoner of war in England and Canada and the friction that existed between the Nazis and non-Nazis Germans in the camps. Such a personal look at one of the most famous sea encounters in the history of World War II makes absorbing reading.   World Wat two 11 II German Naval operations warships  

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 6 - 13 working days Alistair Urquhart was a soldier in the Gordon Highlanders, captured by the Japanese in Singapore. Forced into manual labor as a POW, he survived 750 days in the jungle working as a slave on the notorious "Death Railway" and building the Bridge on the River Kwai. Subsequently, he moved to work on a Japanese "hellship," his ship was torpedoed, and nearly everyone on board the ship died. Not Urquhart. After five days adrift on a raft in the South China Sea, he was rescued by a Japanese whaling ship. His luck would only get worse as he was taken to Japan and forced to work in a mine near Nagasaki. Two months later, he was just ten miles from ground zero when an atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki. In late August , he was freed by the American Navy--a living skeleton--and had his first wash in three and a half years. This is the extraordinary story of a young man, conscripted at nineteen, who survived not just one, but three encounters with death, any of which should have probably killed him. Silent for over fifty years, this is Urquhart's inspirational tale in his own words. It is as moving as any memoir and as exciting as any great war movie. Features Summary * An extraordinary and moving tale by an ex-POW and last surviving member of the Gordon Highlanders regiment that was captured by the Japanese in Singapore... Author Alistair Urquhart Publisher Abacus Release date Pages 312 ISBN ISBN

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BUGTIME ADVENTURES A BIBLE STORY - A LOT TO SWALLOW - THE JONAH STORY Synopsis: Jonah is given a mission by God but chooses to disobey and instead boards a ship going in the opposite direction. Thrown overboard during a storm, he survives three days in the belly of a whale where he repents and is given a second opportunity to deliver God's message. When a crow comes after Antoni, Megan and Wally, they take refuge inside Jonah's pouch. They are with him when he is tossed overboard and swallowed by the whale. When they hear Jonah deliver his message and see the people repent, they learn an important lesson. “A Lot to Swallow” teaches the importance of loving others as God loves us.   Starring: Animation   Category: Animation, Biblical   Age Restriction: ALL AGES

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days The novel The Ship of Brides by Jojo Moyes, the bestselling author of Me Before You and two-time winner of the RNA Novel of the Year award. Australia, brides are departing for England to meet the men they married in wartime. But instead of the luxury liner they were expecting, they find themselves aboard an aircraft carrier, alongside a thousand men. On the sun-baked decks, old loves and past promises become distant memories, and tensions are stretched to the limit as brides and husbands change their minds. And for Frances Mackenzie, one bride in particular, it soon becomes clear that sometimes the journey is more important than the destination. Features Summary Shortlisted for the RNA Novel of the Year award, a moving and gorgeously-written book from Jojo Moyes, based on a true story. Author Jojo Moyes Publisher Hodder Paperback Release date Pages 482 ISBN ISBN

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This is the story of the sinking of the SS Mendi during WW1, the bravery of the men on board and the ensuing inquiry conducted by the Board of Trade in London. The story follows the small band of survivors to France where they complete their tour of duty. The First World War rages in Europe, it is a white mans war, but when the British government calls for 10 000 black soldiers to be sent to France as a labour force, men from around South Africa volunteer for service. In the foothills of the Drakensberg, Kula Hlongwane, an amaNgwane prince steps forward, followed by a group of his tribesmen. Madondo is ordered to accompany them. For him it is a nightmare from which there is no escape. When crossing the English Channel on the troopship, the SS Mendi, lights loom out of the thick black fog, then a siren blasts. With no time to avoid the collision, the Mendi is struck a devastating blow on the starboard side where Kula and his men lie sleeping. Within minutes, the Mendi begins to sink. The book makes use of various historical documents and the transcripts from the inquiry held in London by the Board of Trade to establish causality for the large loss of life. On conclusion of the inquiry, these transcripts were declared secret and concealed from view for the next 50 years. Men of the Mendi gives an in depth account of the inquiry and the apparent reason for the cover-up.  At 5 am on 21 February 1917, in thick fog about 10 nautical miles (19 km) south of St. Catherine's Point on the Isle of Wight, the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company cargo ship Darro accidentally rammed Mendi's starboard quarter, breaching her forward hold. Darro was an 11,484 GRT ship, much larger than Mendi, sailing in ballast to Argentina to load meat. Darro survived the collision but Mendi sank, killing 616 South Africans (607 of them black troops) and 30 crew. Some men were killed outright in the collision; others were trapped below decks. Many others gathered on Mendi's deck as she listed and sank. Oral history records that the men met their fate with great dignity. An interpreter, Isaac Williams Wauchope, who had previously served as a Minister in the Congregational Native Church of Fort Beaufort and Blinkwater, is reported to have calmed the panicked men by raising his arms aloft and crying out in a loud voice: "Be quiet and calm, my countrymen. What is happening now is what you came to do...you are going to die, but that is what you came to do. Brothers, we are drilling the death drill. I, a Xhosa, say you are my brothers...Swazis, Pondos, Basotho...so let us die like brothers. We are the sons of Africa. Raise your war-cries, brothers, for though they made us leave our assegais in the kraal, our voices are left with our bodies." The damaged Darro did not stay to assist. But Brisk lowered her boats, whose crews then rescued survivors. The investigation into the accident led to a formal hearing in summer 1917, held in Caxton Hall, Westminster. It opened on 24 July, sat for five days spread over the next fortnight, and concluded on 8 August. The court found Darro's Master, Henry W Stump, guilty of "having travelled at a dangerously high speed in thick fog, and of having failed to ensure that his ship emitted the necessary fog sound signals." It suspended Stump's licence for a year. Stump's decision not to help Mendi's survivors has been a source of controversy. One source states that it was because of the risk of attack by enemy submarines. Certainly Darro was vulnerable, both as a large merchant ship and having sustained damage that put her out of action for up to three months. But some historians have suggested that racial prejudice influenced Stump's decision, and others hold that he merely lost his nerve. Softcover, 320 pages. First published: February 2017

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days The man who wrote the song 'Amazing Grace' began his career as the captain of a slave ship. When God changed his heart and his life, he began to free the people he kept captive. This is the amazing story of how Newton found 'amazing grace' and became a champion of the faith and abolition. Features Summary The man who wrote the song 'Amazing Grace' began his career as the captain of a slave ship. When God changed his heart and his life, he began to free the people he kept captive... Author Robert Howat Publisher Christian Focus Publications Ltd Release date Pages 156 ISBN ISBN

Based on a true story, this movie chronicles the incredible journey of a group of enslaved Africans who overtake their captor's ship and attempt to return to their beloved homeland. When the ship, Lo Amistad, is seized, these captives are brought to the United States where they are charged with murder and await their fate in prison. An enthralling battle ensues that captures the attention of the entire nation, confronting the very foundation of the American justice system. But for the men and women on trial, it is simply a fight for the basic right of all mankind... freedom.

Titanic VC. This is the breath taking story of the Titanic Ship that was said to be unsinkable. The splendour and magnificence of this ship is undescribable. One feels one is on board. Absolutely irresistible. Family viewing at its best. Prestine condition.

STORYBOOK CLASSICS - TREASURE ISLAND Synopsis: Robert Louis Stevenson's beloved coming-of-age story about a young boy and a mysterious treasure is brought to life in this thrilling animation of Treasure Island. Children will love watching the young Jim Hawkins as he discovers the map to a hidden treasure and soon finds himself aboard a ship with fellow adventure-seekers. Little do they realise that some of the most notorious pirates of the wide seas, such as Long John Silver, are finding sneaky ways to beat them to the treasure. These amazing escapades yield lessons on life for the young Jim Hawkins, making his an adventure that captures the youthful spirit of every generation and captivates both viewers and readers alike.   Starring: Animation   Category: Animation   Age Restriction: ALL AGES

TIMELESS TALES - MAJESTIC TALES - TREASURE ISLAND / KIDNAPPED Synopsis: Treasure Island: Robert Louis Stevenson's beloved coming-of-age story about a young boy and a mysterious treasure is brought to life in this thrilling animation of Treasure Island. Children will love watching the young Jim Hawkins as he discovers the map to a hidden treasure and soon finds himself aboard a ship with fellow adventure-seekers. Little do they realise that some of the most notorious pirates of the wide seas, such as Long John Silver, are finding sneaky ways to beat them to the treasure. These amazing escapades yield lessons on life for the young Jim Hawkins, making his an adventure that captures the youthful spirit of every generation and captivates both viewers and readers alike. Kidnapped: In this thrilling tale by Robert Louis Stevenson, Scotland has lost its beloved Prince Charlie for the brutish British King George II, dividing the country in two. David Balfour, an orphaned Scotsman, has come to meet his uncle, Ebeneezer Balfour, in the hopes of finding a new home, but finds himself kidnapped and cast out to sea by his greedy uncle - who wants to keep David's inheritance. Suddenly a shipwreck brings a newcomer aboard who just may be David's ticket to freedom: Alan Breck, a highlander who is skilled at risky escapes. While a loyal friendship is born, David searches for his true place and hopes to regain his homeland and his rightful patrimony.   Starring: Animation   Category: Animation   Age Restriction: ALL AGES

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 13 working days This is an in-depth look at the history and legacy of HMCS "Oakville," a Canadian World War II corvette that fought in the Battle of the Atlantic, and was one of the few corvettes to sink a U-boat. From its creation through its christening off the shores of its namesake town, its exploits at sea, the famous encounter with "U94," and the ship's lackluster end, "Oakville's" is a story that showcases not only our nation s proud naval heritage, but also the importance of remembrance. "Oakville's Flower" sets the scene of naval war in the Atlantic the battles between convoys, stealthy U-boats, and the lowly corvettes that formed the backbone of the Royal Canadian Navy. We follow"Oakville," one of those corvettes, through its rise and fall as a Canadian naval legend, to its revival in the town of Oakville, championed by the local Sea Cadet Corps that shares its name and safeguards its legacy." Features Summary This is an in-depth look at the history and legacy of HMCS "Oakville," a Canadian World War II corvette that fought in the Battle of the Atlantic, and was one of the few corvettes to sink a U-boat... Author Sean E. Livingston Publisher Dundurn Group Release date Pages 168 ISBN ISBN

 Jonathan Cape, 1952, 6th impression. Pages yellowing, owner name on ffep. DJ has 4 small clippings, but original price still shown as 15s. net.  If only books cost that today! The classic book of war at sea and the impact on the ordinary people caught up in it. 494 pp.   This is a work of fiction in the historical setting of World War II. It contains errors of fact. Times and places of specific circumstances in actual military operations, names and missions of ships, and naval communication procedures have been distorted either to suit the story or to avoid inadvertent recounting of still-secret information. All the persons and events aboard the Caine are imaginary. Any resemblance to actual persons or events is coincidental. No ship named U.S.S. Caine exists or existed. The records of thirty years show no instance of a court martial resulting from the relief of a captain at see under Articles 184, 185 and 186 of the U.S. Naval Regulations. The fictitious figure of the deposed captain was contrived from a study of psychoneurotic case histories to motivate the central situation and is not a portrait of a real military person or a type. This statement is made in view of an existing tendency to seek lampoons of living people in fiction. The author served under two captains of the regular Navy in three years aboard destroyer-minesweepers, both of whom were decorated for valour. One comment on style: The general obscenity and blasphemy of shipboard talk have gone almost wholly unrecorded. This good-humoured Billingsgate is largely monotonous and not significant, mere verbal punctuation of a sort and its appearance in print annoys some readers. The traces that remain are necessary where occurring.