navigation

Discusses the tall ships which sailed the world before the advent of steam. Describes how they were built, the men who built and sailed them, and life aboard.

Surveys the history of ships and their various uses, from the first boats and ancient galleys to submarines, hovercraft, and ships of the future.

Excited to board the Titanic with his aunt and little sister, ten-year-old George begins to explore the ill-fated ship's first-class storage cabin when the ship is rocked by a collision with an iceberg and begins to sink. Includes facts about the Titanic.

Describes sailing terminology, basic navigation, and on-the-water instruction for small boat sailing.

Describes the development of oceangoing trade from earliest times to the present. Includes 140 illustrations, charts, and diagrams.

Surveys the history of clippers and whaling ships and examines their significance in America's growth as a nation.

An examination of the origins, history, development, and impact of the various navigational aids humans have used through the centuries.

Describes the history of sea and air navigation, including the various instruments used in navigating, and current techniques of making sea and air charts.