Tugs and Towage by M. K. Stammers (Shire Album 239 Paperback)

2nd hand book, very good condition, see images

Tugs and Towage by M. K. Stammers

Tugs and Towage by M. K. Stammers (Shire Album 239) offers a concise, authoritative history of tugboats and towing vessels from their origins in the early nineteenth century through to modern maritime operations.

Written by M. K. Stammers, former Keeper of Maritime History at Merseyside Maritime Museum, this well-illustrated booklet details the evolution of harbour tugs, ocean-going salvage vessels, river towing, and specialized towage craft. Packed with archive photographs and historical insights, it explores the vital roles tugs have played in ship handling, firefighting, salvage, and offshore structure transport.

Key Features

• Illustrated history of tugboats and towing vessels (Shire Album 239).
• Covers harbour work, ocean towage, firefighting, and salvage history.
• Written by maritime historian M. K. Stammers.
• Richly illustrated with rare archive photographs and diagrams.
• Great reference item for maritime historians, tugboat enthusiasts, and model makers.