{"product_id":"tugs-and-towage-by-m-k-stammers-shire-album-239-paperback","title":"Tugs and Towage by M. K. Stammers (Shire Album 239 Paperback)","description":"\u003cp\u003e2nd hand book, very good condition, see images\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTugs and Towage by M. K. Stammers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTugs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated history of tugboats and towing vessels (Shire Album 239).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers harbour work, ocean towage, firefighting, and salvage history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by maritime historian M. K. Stammers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRichly illustrated with rare archive photographs and diagrams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat reference item for maritime historians, tugboat enthusiasts, and model makers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shire Publications Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52334220050652,"sku":"9780747800392","price":18.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/8297\/3404\/files\/tugs-and-towage-by-m-k-stammers-shire-album-239-paperback-book-0.jpg?v=1787704464","url":"https:\/\/automotobookshop.com.au\/products\/tugs-and-towage-by-m-k-stammers-shire-album-239-paperback","provider":"Automoto Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}