A history of bulk carriers by Society member Nick Tolerton. The book covers their evolution; West European, East European, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese designs; the involvement of both British liner and tramp companies in dry bulk shipping; representative voyages; safety issues including the Derbyshire loss, the Australian "Ships of Shame," and bulk carrier mishaps in New Zealand waters. Many ships and fleets familiar in New Zealand are covered.
Hardback with dust jacket, A4 size, 192 pages, more than 200 photographs.
Price for NZS&MS members:
NZ $52 plus NZ $6.45 post & packing for members within New Zealand. Australian orders, NZ $52 plus NZ $16.10 post & packing.
Order from and make payment to: N Tolerton, PO Box 36392, Merivale, Christchurch
Cheques payable to "N Tolerton"
