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This volume brings together widely-scattered information concerning the nearly 1000 shipwrecks that have occurred on the coast of South Africa, from the earliest recorded Portuguese wreck, that of a vessel whose name is lost to us, in 1505, to that of the Daeyang family in 1986. Illustrated with sketches, maps, drawings, and contemporary and historical photographs, the book covers various aspects of shipwrecks and salvage in South Africa which a main text and three appendixes, which list in alphabetical, chronological and geographical order all the shipwrecks that have occurred on the South African coast.Shelfwear on boards.

Struik, 2007.  Hard cover. 207 pages. Very good condition; like new. Parcel over 1kg. Chris Marais and Julienne du Toit went to the beach in South Africa and stayed there for more than two months, travelling all the way from Alexander Bay to Kosi Bay. They dug into history and legend, met all sorts of colourful coast-dwellers, and captured slices of life in South Africa’s seaside towns and cities. Their lavish photographs and lively anecdotes cover a range of coastal topics, including shark cage-diving, polo estates, penguin antics, shipwrecks, whale-watching, Wild Coast beach-hiking, township life and the wonders of the St Lucia Wetland complex. Meet the people they come across, in the pages of Coast to Coast. Share the good light with them. Feel the heat. Stick your toe in two oceans, throw back your head and laugh like no-one’s watching. Sometimes, life just is a bowl of oysters…  

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Currents of Contrast: Life in Southern Africa's Two Oceans - Thomas P. Peschak - Struik - Hard cover with dust cover in very good condition.  Southern Africa’s coast is the meeting place of two ocean giants – the Benguela current of the Atlantic Ocean and the Agulhas of the Indian Ocean. They clash fiercely at the continent’s southern tip, dividing the region into two contrasting marine ecosystems that rank among the richest, most biologically diverse and oceanographically complex on the planet. The waters of the west coast are fed by the Benguela, a cold current that accounts for the enormous volume of marine life found here, while those of the east coast – warmed by the Agulhas current – are noted for their huge variety of life forms. Currents of Contrast – Life in Southern Africa’s Two Oceans first introduces the realm of the Benguela, where you will encounter the ocean’s ultimate predator, the great white shark. Here, the nutrient-rich waters wash over rocky reefs, and vast kelp forests thrive, providing food for diverse animals and plants, among them Cape clawless otters. In the realm of the Agulhas, you can explore the Knysna estuary and its most charismatic inhabitant, the Knysna seahorse. Follow the sardine run on the east coast and witness the suite of predators that feasts on this silver cornucopia.

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days New concept in navigation provides the perfect complement to your charts and traditional cruising guides This unique cruising guide features aerial photos matched with chart segments to guide you through channels and harbor approaches. Prepared with input from local experts up and down the coast, hazards, safe channels, and key navigation aids are clearly labeled on photos and charts. Features Summary New concept in navigation provides theperfect complement to charts andtraditional cruising guides. Author James L Bildner Publisher International Marine Publishing Co Release date 20091112 Pages 272 ISBN 0-07-148919-3 ISBN 13 978-0-07-148919-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days The revised edition of the classic cycling guide by Harold Briercliffe of 1950. Used as the inspiration for the Britain by Bike television series and a vital part of the award-winning Britain by Bike book by Jane Eastoe, the original book is reproduced along with suggested cycling routes in the Central England region for today's cyclists. Harold Briercliffe was the Alfred Wainwright of cycling and his books provide great insight into cycling in various parts of the UK in the 1940s. Harold's fascinating description of the towns, villages and roads of Britain at the time is a joy for all those who love these isles and especially for cyclists looking for inspiration. Many roads have changed over the decades and are now too busy for enjoyable cycling, so Mark Jarman, along with Sustrans, have made suggestions for alternative routes in the region for today's cyclists. The book includes the original photographs taken by Harold Briercliffe and the original illustrations. The Cycling Touring Guide: Southern England covers cycle routes in the Thames Valley and the Cotswolds, The Isle of Wight, The New Forest, between London and the South Coast, and routes along the South Coast. The cycle routes vary in length from half day and day-long trips to weekend and week-long tours. Features Summary Harold Briercliffe's books provide great insight into cycling in various parts of the UK in the 1940s. His fascinating description of the towns, villages and roads of Britain at the time is a joy for all those who love these isles and especially for cyclists looking for inspiration. Author Harold Briercliffe Publisher Batsford Release date 20120628 Pages 160 ISBN 1-84994-039-8 ISBN 13 978-1-84994-039-9

My first book of Southern African Seashore life is the latest title in this successful children's series. The title covers 58 sea creatures and plants that are likely to be seen at the shore. An illustrated introduction gives context to the subject, and then each of the featured specimens gets a vivid, full-colour illustration; simple, informative text; translation into three other languages û Afrikaans, Xhosa and Zulu; visual clues about the creatures' diet, size, distribution round our coast, locomotion and exactly where they live relative to the water line. This beautiful and inspiring introduction to southern AfricaÆs shores will appeal to children û and parents û of all ages. Format:paperback Pages:0

Hard format portrait hardcover with picture boards. Compiled for the Department of Transport of the republic of South Africa by Lynette F. Jackson & Steven Lipschitz, 1984. Mapped by Hannes van der Merwe & Larry Zietsman. A fantastic geographical book on the topography and maritime landscape of the South African cost, all maps and topography was supplied by the Mapping Division of the Directorate of Surveys and Mapping, accurate of 1984.  The book's purpose was to highlight tidal movement and the coast's susceptibility to oil spills. 70 pages with bi-lingual text. 34 full colour maps. Excellent condition with marks/wear to back cover. Dedicated and signed by Steve Lipschitz. Tracked postage is R60.00.

  So few are free - Lawrence G. Green - Howard Timmins - 1983, reprint - Hard cover with dust cover in very good, clean and tight condition. Descriptions of travels up the west coast of Southern Africa between Cape Town and the Kunene River, by road, sea and air, with anecdotes about the places and people in between. Many of the stories have to do with the discovery of diamonds on the west coast, and stories of diamong thieves and smugglers, and those who died in the desert looking for the precious stones. There are also accounts of shipwrecks, copper mines, outlaws and more as Green explores some of the forgotten byways of history and geography.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days For centuries the seas around Scotland were notorious for shipwrecks. Mariners' only aids were skill, luck, and single coal-fire light on the east coast, which was usually extinguished by rain. In 1786 the Northern Lighthouse Trust was established, with Robert Stevenson appointed as chief engineer a few years later. In this engrossing book, Bella Bathhurst reveals that the Stevensons not only supervised the construction of the lighthouses under often desperate conditions but also perfected a design of precisely chiseled interlocking granite blocks that would withstand the enormous waves that batter these stone pillars. The same Stevensons also developed the lamps and lenses of the lights themselves, which "sent a gleam across the wave" and prevented countless ships from being lost at sea. While it is the writing of Robert Louis Stevenson that brought fame to the family name, this memorizing account shows how his extraordinary ancestors changed the shape of the Scotland coast-against incredible odds and with remarkable technical ingenuity. Features Summary While it is the writing of Robert Louis Stevenson that has brought fame to his family name, the author gives this account of how his ancestors changed the shape of the eastern Scotland coast by designing and supervising the construction of lighthouses... Author Bella Bathurst (Author), Harpercollins Publishers Ltd (Author) Publisher HarperPerennial Release date 20001107 Pages 304 ISBN 0-06-093226-0 ISBN 13 978-0-06-093226-8