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TORONTO MARINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
www.tmhs.ca
2017 AUCTION RULES AND REGULATIONS
All bids must be in Canadian dollars (United States and overseas bidders please consult exchange rates).
Items are in good condition unless otherwise stated.
Bids accepted by e-mail and letter mail, not by telephone.
For identical bids, first one received takes priority.
This is a low-tech auction, as some members of the society do not have e-mail access.
We are unable to notify bidders about competing bids or to advise on expected final prices.
Reserve prices indicate minimum acceptable bids.
Closing date for bids is Monday, May 1, at 11:59 p.m.
Successful bidders will be notified by e-mail before May 15.
While we endeavour for good descriptions, TMHS and the auctioneer cannot be held liable for errors and omissions. With any discovered discrepancy, we may withdraw the item.
Options for obtaining the items: (1) Collect from Bill Moran in Whitby. (2) Collect at the society's Annual Luncheon on Sunday, May 28. (3) Have item mailed at buyer's expense by Canada Post. Flat items up to 500 grams go by letter mail (some exceptions). Over 500 grams (1 lb. 2 oz.), rates are calculated on the weight and dimensions of the package and distance to destination. Postage rates from L1N 8J7 (my Postal Code in Whitby) to destination can be found at www.canadapost.ca. US bidders – please contact us about new shipping arrangement available to us.
For further information please e-mail Bill Moran at [email protected]
All proceeds are used to further the work of the Toronto Marine Historical Society.
The society thanks members and friends who generously donated these items and it also thanks everyone who has submitted bids.
Please feel free to photocopy or e-mail this list and pass it on to others
Please see our Facebook page for photos of some auction items
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ARTIFACTS, MEMORABILIA, ETC.
1 Houseflag. Algoma Central Marine. 2 ½ x 5 foot. Nylon. Unused. New. Reserve: $30
2 Houseflag. Seaway Bulk Carriers. 3 x 6 foot. Nylon. Unused. New.
3 Houseflag. N.M. Paterson & Sons. ~ 5 x 7 feet. Nylon. Red with white field. New. Reserve: $100
4 Houseflag, Great Lakes Bulk Carriers, 3 x 6 foot. Nylon. Unused, new in bag.
5 Houseflag. Quebec & Ontario Transportation – 3 x 6 foot. Old style yellow and red flag with white
lettering. Cotton. It is in fair condition and would be best displayed, not flown. The hoist side of the flag is
weak and separating from the rope. There are some minor stains but the flag is generally intact. From New York News.
6 Houseflag. Scott Misener Steamship. 3 x 6 foot. Used – from George M. Carl in 1978. In fair shape.
Colour is good, but the fly end has some fraying and there are a couple of small tears in the blue field that
should be fixed.
7 Deskflag – small CSL flag. In good condition. No base.
8 Deskflag – Ontario Northland flag (white field). No base.
9 Deskflag – small Upper Lakes Shipping flag. In good condition. No base.
10 Deskflag – small Misener flag. In good condition. No base.
11 Flag – St. Lawrence Seaway 50th Anniversary flag. 3 x 6 feet. New in bag.
12 Great Lakes Transit Corp. – a framed 7 x 10 instructional notice on how to wear a lifejacket from one of
their three passenger ships. Clean, and in a vintage frame.
13 Handbook – LCA booklet for engine room personnel. Stamped S.S Samuel Mather. 1972. Good cond.
14 same as above, from S.S Frank Armstrong. Good cond.
15 Stamps – Canada Post Empress of Ireland 100th year anniversary commemorative set. 16 stamps. Mint
in sealed package. RESERVE PRICE $15.00
16 Stickers – 3 Georgian Bay Line stickers (about 3” round). Clean but not sticky after 50+ years!
17 Corporate brochure – Upper Lakes Shipping Ltd. -- Ships of the Fleet. 24p. An oblong full sized booklet
describing ULS and giving stats on all their ships in 1973. In very good condition.
18 Travel brochure – 1930 – Georgian Bay Line – South American and North American. Good condition.
24 pages.
19 Travel brochure – 1930 Great Lakes Transit Corp. brochure for Juniata, Tionesta and Octorara. 24
pages. Some colour.
20 Travel brochure – Canada Steamship Lines – 1943 – Richelieu and St. Lawrence Cruises. Good
condition.
21 Travel brochure – Canada Steamship Lines – no date – circa 1947 (?). Travel on St. Lawrence and Great
Lakes advertised from Boston, Philadelphia and other eastern US cites.
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22 Travel brochure – a 1948 D&C Lines colour brochure. 2 panel. Good condition.
23 Travel brochure – 1949 C & O auto ferries colour brochure. 3 panel. Good condition.
24 SOUTH AMERICAN 1966, ticket Detroit Buffalo Detroit in ticket envelope, also small envelope with 14
unused postcards, some of SOUTH AMERICAN but most showing en route shore scenery on typical cruises
25 Souvenir Lake Superior Canada. A 3 ½ x 5 ½ small folio of postcards (5) of Soo Locks, Hamonic,
Huronic, Noronic and a view of a rocky part of Lake Superior shoreline. Looks like first pc has been
removed, else near fine condition.
26 Souvenir – a small 5” diameter hand painted life ring depicting the CAYUGA by noted Nanaimo BC artist
Jack Hardcastle. There were sold in the 40s and 50s and are sought after (see photos on the TMHS
Facebook page). RESERVE PRICE $30.00
27 Seven unused crew shore passes, 4½ x 4 in five HENRY STEINBRENNER, two THOMAS WILSON.
28 Kinsman Marine Transit. Unused items from 1970s (?). Long brown envelope, small white envelope, shore
pass, report of damage caused by dock machinery, purchase requisition in triplicate, letterhead, personnel
employment questionnaire. The forms have not been filled in.
SHIP LOGS
This year we are happy to present for sale several ship logs that have been donated to the auction. All are in clean
condition, and major defects are noted. Reserve price on all log books is $25
29 M/V ROGER BLOUGH – engine room long from part of 2007-08 seasons. Oversized red logbook. In good
condition.
30 Str. SYLVANIA – engine room log from 1972 season, and part of 1973. Oversized black leather log book.
Interesting corrections by chief in red. Good condition.
Remainder are logs from Upper Lakes Shipping vessels. All are blue cloth navigational logs that measure 8 ½ x 11.
31 Str. GODERICH – 1969 32 Str. MEAFORD – 1977 33 Str. JAMES NORRIS – 1969 34 Str. SHIRLEY G. TAYLOR – 1958 35 M/V ST. LAWRENCE PROSPECTOR – 1977 – Trip 8 to 19 36 Str. THORNHILL - 1971 37 Str. WIARTON – 1967 (binding split completely on one page, otherwise good shape)
GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS PLANS
General Arrangements (GA) plans issued by shipyards. Size varies; many are large, approximately 6 to 8 feet long,
up to 4 feet high, but some are smaller. Some plans may have smudging or minor defects such as small tears. All are
folded.
38 Davie Shipbuilding, MANITOULIN, very large General Arrangements plan, spar deck and top deck,
overhead views, and profile views. Undated. Some smudging. (2 sheets)
39 Collingwood, HON. PAUL MARTIN, 1985, capacity plan very detailed; profile plan of ship fairly basic.
40 Collingwood, HON. PAUL MARTIN, 1985. General arrangement. Side & deck views.
41 Collingwood, CANADIAN LEADER. 1967. General Arrangement. Side view. 30 x 96 inches.
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42 Collingwood, LOUIS R. DESMARAIS. 1977. General Arrangement. Side view. 30 x 90 inches.
43 Collingwood, FRANKCLIFFE HALL, 1979, GA profile prior to conversion to HALIFAX. Plan has been
reproduced rather faintly.
44 Collingwood, NANTICOKE. General Arrangement. Side view.
45 Collingwood, SIR WILFRID LAURIER. 3 General Arrangement drawings. Side & deck views.
46 Davie, CEDARGLEN, three different GA plans, large, some smudging. 1976? (1) GA profile. (2) Spar deck
and top deck. (3) Tank top and lower decks.
36 Davie Shipbuilding, FOUNDATION VALOUR, tug GA plans, undated, 4x3ft. Profile and overhead deck plan,
views. Fairly detailed but reproduced rather faintly.
37 Imamura Shipbuilding – tug SHEK O. Now McKeil’s BEVERLY M. Full general arrangement plan.
38 Mokpo Shipbuilding ARKLOW MANOR General Arrangement. Built in 2009 in Korea. 28 x 44 inches.
39 Panama Canal – Tug ALHAJUELA (later BARBARA ANN, now EVANS McKEIL). General arrangement
drawings. 2 sheet side profile and deck arrangements.
40 Port Weller Dry Docks – ALGOWEST/PETER CRESSWELL. General Arrangement. 28 x 96 inches.
41 Russel Brothers – 80’6” Harbour Tug – General Arrangement. Marked design #251, which includes
GLENSIDE. Plan is worn, and has some minor tape repair. The text block is hard to read, the rest of the
plan is okay.
PHOTOGRAPHS
42 Black & white 8 x 10 photo of ASSINIBOIA at dock. Borders uneven. 43 Sepia 8 x 10 photo of CHINA. Modern print. 44 Sepia 8 x 10 photo of CITY OF DETROIT III at Detroit docks in 1930s. Modern print. 45 Sepia 8 x 10 photo of CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS at the dock. Modern print. 46 Black & white 8 ½ x 11 photo of GREATER BUFFALO. Broad view. On photo paper. 47 Black & white 8 ½ x 11 print of GREATER DETROIT. Broad view. 48 Black & white 8 x 10 photo of HAMONIC approaching dock. Handsome photo in her early years. 49 Sepia 8 x 10 print of JAPAN in Soo Locks circa 1890. Modern print. 50 Black & white 8 x 10 photo of KEYSTATE, in canal, slightly fuzzy. 51 Black & white 8 x 10 photos of interiors of KINGSTON – cabin passageway and rotunda. Well lit. 2 photos. 52 Black & white aerial view of CSL’s KINGSTON on the St. Lawrence River. Slightly muddy. 53 Black & white 8 x 10 photo of NORONIC approaching the dock. 54 Black & white 8 x 10 photo of RAPIDS KING. Nice broad view. 55 Black & white 8 x 10 photo of RAPIDS KING in St. Lawrence Rapids.
56 Black & white 8 x 10 photo of RAPIDS QUEEN in rapids on the St. Lawrence. 57 Black & white 8 x 10 print of TIONESTA. Tight view – stern partially cut off. 58 Sepia 8 x 10 interior dining room view of unidentified passenger ship. Likely Anchor Line vessel such as
JAPAN or INDIA. 59 Black & white 8x10 of Dock scene loading automobiles on unidentified passenger ship, many people
standing around. 60 Sepia 8 x 10 of unidentified whaleback steamer in Soo lock with whaleback barge. Modern print. 61 Sepia 8 x 10 of unidentified whaleback barge at an ore dock. Modern print.
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These next b&w photos (nos. xxx to xxx) are modern photos done by Dyke Cobb, a skilled photographer. They are
dry mounted two to a page for larger photos, or four to a page for smaller photos. On 3-hole stiff cardboard pages.
With care, photos can be removed from their cardboard backing by working inward from a corner. Photos range in
size from 4 to 4 ½” in height, 7 to 7 ½” wide.
62 Mondoc (ii). Reverse: Joseph H. Thompson 63 Joe S. Morrow (bow), Shelter Bay (iii) (stern view). Reverse: Hudson Transport & Eastcliffe Hall (stern) 64 D.G. Kerr & Carol Lake (bow views), Reverse: Charles Dick & George Hindman (ii) (bow views) 65 Ben Morrell & Polaris (bow views), Reverse: unknown (stern view) and Sir James Dunn 66 Leecliffe Hall (ii), Hamildoc (ii), Reverse: John B. Cowle & Vandoc (i) 67 Lackawanna at Toronto (bow view). Reserve: Lackawanna at Toronto (stern view) 68 Black Bay (bow view). Reverse: Black Bay (stern) (in Welland Canal) 69 Alva C. Dinkey (bow & stern views). Reverse: Middletown (bow & stern views) 70 Coverdale & Hutchcliffe Hall. Reverse: Governor Miller & Charles C. West (stern views) 71 Robert Hobson (bow & stern). Reverse: B.F. Jones (ii) (bow & stern) 72 Eskimo (bow & stern). Reverse: George G. Crawford (bow & stern) 73 J.H. Hillman Jr./Sir T. Shaughnessy (bow views. Reverse: Cason J. Calloway & Westdale (bow views) 74 Edward B. Greene (bow & stern). Reverse: Maunaloa II (bow & stern) 75 Mancox (bow & stern). Reverse: Col. James M. Schoonmaker (bow & stern) 76 City of Green Bay (bow). Reverse: City of Green Bay (stern). Both on scrap tow in canal. 77 Douglass Houghton (bow & stern). Reverse: Ferndale (ii) (bow & stern) 78 Jack Wirt (bow). Reserve: Jack Wirt (broad view). Both in canal waiting scrap tow.
BOOKS
Books are heavy and postage can be high. Postage is calculated on the weight and dimensions of package and
distance to destination. Minor defects and short inscriptions ("Happy Birthday" etc.) not noted. Most books are great
condition and many with dustjackets have them in protective covers.
Abbreviations: p – pages; hc – hard cover; sc – soft cover; dj – dust jacket;
Canada
79 R.M.S. Segwun 25th Anniversary Commemorative Issue. 2006. 36pp. sc. 11 x 8 ½. Many colour
photos.
80 Pigott, Peter Sailing Seven Seas: A History of the Canadian Pacific Line. 2010. 228p. hc. w. dj. A
history of CP on deep sea. Few photos. Like new.
81 Wilson, Dale The Algoma Central Railway Story. 1984. 208p. sc. An extensive history of ACR, mainly
rail history, only about 2 pages on the modern ships of ACR. Lots of b&w photos. As new.
82 Zeni, David Forgotten Empress – The Empress of Ireland Story 1998. 224 p. hc w. dj. An extensive
history of the ship and the sinking. Many b&w photos. As new condition.
Great Lakes (Canadian and United States)
83 Barcus, Frank Freshwater Fury 1960. 166p. hc. with dustjacket. A detailed account of the Storm of
1913. Some photos. VG condition.
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84 Benedet, David A. Port Arthur Built – An Illustrated History of Port Arthur Shipbuilding Company.
1994. Sc. 148p. A great reference. Many b&w photos. Fine condition.
85 Barry, James P. Wrecks and Rescues of the Great Lakes. 1981. 116p. hc. dj. Illustrated with many b&w
photos. As new.
86 Brookes, Ivan S. The Lower St. Lawrence. 1974, 361p, hc, dj. An important reference to ships and shipping
on the St. Lawrence. Illustrated with many b&w photos and maps. A must in a library! Near fine condition.
87 Christianson, Carl Raymond. Ship Building and Boat Building in Sturgeon Bay from the beginning to 1985. 1989. 142p. sc. A local history, illustrated with many b&w photos.
88 Collard, Edgar A. Passage to The Sea – The Story of Canada Steamship Lines. 1991. 432p. hc. w. dj.
Illustrated with some b&w photos. As new condition.
89 Cunningham, Roderick Algoma Central Corporation – The Centennial Anniversary History 1899 to 1999.
1999. 427p. hc. dj. A hard to find book. Copiously illustrated. Fine condition.
90 Dossin Marine Museum – Great Lakes Ships – Photos by Pesha. 36p. sc. Captioned b&w photos. VG+
91 Dowling, Rev. Edward J. Know Your Lakers of World War 1. 1978, 120p, sc, Good reference. Some b&w
92 Elliott, James L. Red Stacks Over the Horizon: The Story of Goodrich Steamboat Line. 1967. 314p.
hc. dj. Good reference. Illustrated with a few b&w photos. Dj. has some edge tears, else VG+.
93 Elve, Steven D. Rails Across The Water: The Story of Ann Arbor Car Ferries. 1984. 126p. sc. 8 x 5.
Copious b&w photos. Good reference.
94 Filey, Mike Trillium and Toronto Island. 1976. 96p. sc. A history of the Toronto Island ferry service,
illustrated with many b&w photos. Some wear on cover edges, VG condition.
95 Folkes, Patrick The Saddest Calamity: The wreck of the steamer J.H. Jones. 2000. 50p. sc. Some b&w
photos. Story of a wreck at Tobermory.
96 Frederickson, Arthur C. and Lucy F. Pictorial Story of the C&O Train & Auto Ferries and Pere Marquette Lines Steamers (Revised edition) 74p. 9 x 6. B&w photos. Good reference.
97 Gillham, Skip Final Voyage – Lakers Scrapped far from Home. 2006. 153p. Illustrated with many b&w
photos.
98 Gillham, Skip Liberties on the Lakes. 2004. 92p. sc. Many b&w photos. Fine condition.
99 Gillham, Skip Ships in Trouble (2 books) 1850-1930 and 1880-1950. 2003 and 2005. Both 128p. sc. Many
captioned b&w photos of ship accidents and shipwrecks. Many times it is a photo of the ship in operation,
discussing her demise. Both fine condition. 2 books for one bid.
100 Gillham, Skip The Ships of Collingwood. 1992. 192p. sc. Great reference. History of all ships built at the
shipyard. Many b&w photos. Fine condition.
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101 Gillham, Skip & Gerry Ouderkirk The Ships of Kingston. ? 114p. sc. Many b&w photos. Fine condition.
102 Gillham, Skip The Ships of Port Weller. 1992. 90p. sc. A complete reference. Lots of b&w photos. Fine.
Greenwood, John O. Various books from the “Namesakes” series. hc. Illustrated with b&w photos. All have good dustjackets:
103 Namesakes of the Lakes. 1970. 433p.
104 Namesakes II. 1973. 667p. (ships sold/scrapped off lakes period 1940-1973)
105 New Namesakes of the Lakes. 1975. 402p. (current ships on the lakes 1975)
106 Namesakes of the 80’s. 1980. 362p. (current ships on lakes 1980)
107 Namesakes of the 80’s Volume II. 1985. 311p. (current ships on lakes 1985)
108 Namesakes of the 90s. 1991. 231p. (current ships in 1990)
The following John Greenwood books covered vessels that were on the lakes in the years listed, but were scrapped
or sold by the latter date in the title
109 Namesakes 1900-1909. 1987. 529p.
110. Namesakes 1910-1919. 1986. 507p.
111 Namesakes 1920-1929. 1984. 577p.
112 Namesakes 1930-1955. 1978. 429p.
113 Hilton, George W. The Great Lakes Car Ferries. 1962. 282p. An excellent reference work to rail ferries
on the Great Lakes. Many b&w photos. Appendix with all ferries listed. Dj. has some wear, else near fine.
114 Hogan, Margaret Esso Mariners – A History of Imperial Oil’s Fleet Operations from 1899-1980. 1980.
104p. Good reference. Illustrated with many b&w photos. As new.
115 Juhl, Tim Sole Survivor – Dennis Hale’s Own Story. 1996. 143p. Story of surviving Daniel Morrell wreck.
116 Kohl, Cris. Dive Southwestern Ontario. 1988 144p. sc. 5½ x 8½. A history of various shipwrecks with
locations etc. Many illus.
117 Kohl, Cris. Dive Ontario! A Complete Guide to Shipwrecks and Scuba Diving in Ontario. 1990. 312p.
hc w. dj. Good reference. Illustrated with b&w photos. As new. Dj. has slight wear.
118 Macht, Wally Upper Lakes - The First Fifty Years 1932-1982. 1982. 120p. hc. w. dj. A corporate history,
illustrated with many b&w photos (some colour). Some edge wear on dj, else near fine condition.
119 Malcolmson, Thomas and Robert Malcolmson. H.M.S. Detroit: The Battle for Lake Erie. 1990, 152p, hc,
dj, . British versus United States ships on Lake Erie, particularly H.M.S. DETROIT in War of 1812.
120 Mann, Alan. St. Clair River – Canadian Shoreline. 2004. 128p. sc. Many b&w photos, captions depicting
the history of the St. Clair River. As new.
121 Mann, Alan. St. Clair Shipping: Marine Highway. 2006, 128p. sc, Many b&w photos, captions depicting
the history of the St. Clair River. As new.
122 Mann, Alan Wallaceburg Faces & Places (Images of Canada series) 1999. 128p. Local history (a couple
of ship photos) illustrated with many captioned photos. As new.
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123 Marine Historical Society of Detroit. Ahoy and Farewell Revised Edition. 2001, 236p, hc w dj. Some b&w
photos. A reference to lakers that have entered and left service during the society's 25 years of existence
(1944-69). Dj. has some edge wear, else fine condition.
124 Marine Historical Society of Detroit. Ahoy and Farewell II. 1996, 244p, sc. Some b&w photos. A reference
to lakers that have entered and left service during the society's second 25 years of existence (1969-94).
Compendium volume to previous listing. VG+
125 McElroy, Frank A Short History of Marine City, Michigan. 1980. sc. 48p. Interesting local history. Lists
of ships built there. Some b&w photos. VG condition.
126 Meakin, Alexander The Story of Great Lakes Towing Co. 1984. 301p. sc. An extensive history of GLT,
with fleet history index. Illustrated with some b&w photo. An important reference and difficult to find. VG
condition.
127 Miller, Al Tin Stackers – The History of the Pittsburgh Steamship Co. 1999. 349. hc. with dj. Good
reference with appendix with all fleet ships. Some b&w photos. Fine condition.
128. Miller, Orlo & Fred Leaver. Ship 22: A Great Lakes Story. 1975, 96p. sc. 9 x 7. A history of the Hamonic,
with many illus. Like new.
129 Ouderkirk, Capt. Gerry Shipwrecked on the Bruce Coast. c.1997. 31p. Story of the loss of the Africa and
the Severn. B&w illustrations.
130 Purves, John H. Roen Steamship Company – The Way It Was 1909-1976. 1983. 119 pp. sc. An excellent
reference. Copiously illustrated.
131 Scott, Harley E. Tales of the Muskoka Steamboats 1969. 47p. sc. Good reference work on Muskoka
Steamboats illustrated with many b&w photos. VG+ condition.
132 Schafer, Mary Frances Mitchell Steamship Co. – Great Lakes Saga – A Lost Fleet. 1985. 84 pp. sc. 8
½ x 6. Good reference. Amateurish printing job.
133 Ship Masters Association Directory. 1945. 419p. hc. Directory of ships, docks and captains of the Great
Lakes. VG condition.
134 Ship Masters Association Directory. 1952. 449p. hc. Directory of ships, docks and captains of the Great Lakes. VG condition.
135 Stein, C.E. The Wreck of the Erie Belle: The Story of the Old Boiler of Boiler Beach. 1970. 28p. sc. Illustrated with b&w photos.
136 Stonehouse, Frederick. Isle Royale Shipwrecks. 1977, 88p. sc. Many b&w photos.
137 Sykes, Al & Skip Gillham Pulp & Paper Fleet – A History of Quebec and Ontario Transportation Company. 90p. sc. Complete history, many b&w photos. Fine condition.
138 Transport Canada. List of Shipping 1976. 542p. Reference for Canadian ships in registry. VG cond.
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139. Van der Linden, Peter (ed.) Great Lakes Ships We Remember. 1979. 413p. hc. Many b&w photos. 1st edition. Near fine, edges of dj. worn.
140 Van der Linden, Peter (ed.) Great Lakes Ships We Remember II. 1984. 426p. hc. Many b&w photos. 1st edition. Near fine, edges of dj. worn.
141 Welnetz, Robert Ships of the Great Lakes on Postcards (2 volumes) 1976. Each 80p. sc. Interesting works with captioned b&w reproductions of postcards. VG+. Second volume has a small portion the surface of the rear cover missing (stuck to something at some time?)
142 Wilterding, John H. McDougall’s Dream – The American Whaleback. 1969. 69p. sc. 9 ½ x 6 ½. An important illustrated history of ALL whalebacks built on the Great Lakes.
143 Wright, Richard J. Freshwater Whales – A History of the American Ship Building Co. and its predecessors. 1969. xiv + 299p. hc. no dj. Ex-library. An important work on U.S. shipbuilding. VG+ condition.
Ship-related books but not in above two categories
144 Billlings, Richard N. Battleground Atlantic – How the Sinking of a single Japanese Submarine assured the outcome of World War II. 2006. 311p. hc. w. dj. The true story of a failed Japanese-
German project. Looks like an interesting read. As new.
145 British Government. British Vessels Lost at Sea 1939-45. 1976. 103p. hc. w. dj. A reprint of a 1947
work on war losses. Good reference. No illustrations. Near fine condition.
146 Bunker, John. Liberty Ships – The Ugly Duckings of WWII. 1980. 287p. hc. dj. missing. A history and
list of the Liberties. Some b&w photos. Near fine condition.
147 Essex, James W. Victory in the St. Lawrence – Canada’s Unknown War. 1984. 160p. hc w. dj. A
history of U-boat attacks on the Gulf of St. Lawrence and St. Lawrence River. Illustrated with many b&w
photos. As new.
148 Evans, John M. Fifty Years of Furness 1919-1969. 2002. 205p. sc. A short history and some detail of
each shipyard hull number. As new.
149 Fahey, James C. The Ships and Aircraft of the U.S. Fleet. 1978 edition. sc. A series of booklets illustrating the US fleets in 1939, post war and turn of 20th century. Many illustrations. In slip cover. Near fine.
150 Garrett, K.S. Everard of Greenhithe. 1991. 238p. hc. w. dj. An extensive history of the fleet by the World Ship Society. Many b&w photos. As new.
151 Goldberg, Mark H. “Caviar & Cargo” – The C3 Passenger Ships. 1992. 395p. sc. A history of C3 cargo ships in WWII. Illustrated with b&w photos. As new.
152 Goldberg, Mark H. Going Bananas – 100 Years of American Fruit Ships in the Caribbean. 1993. 606p. sc. Extensive history with some b&w photos. VG+. Crease on corner of rear cover.
153 Goldberg, Mark H. The “Hog Islanders” – The Story of 122 American Ships. 1991. 264p. sc. Illustrated with b&w photos. As new.
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154 Hague, Arnold Convoy Rescue Ships 1940-1945. 1998. 80p. sc. Detailed accounting of a special Royal Naval service on the North Atlantic. Illustrated with b&w photos. As new.
155 Hague, Arnold The Allied Convoy System 1939-1945 – Its Organization, Defence and Operation. 2000. 208p. hc w. dj. An extensive and detailed history of the convoys. Many b&w photos. As new
156 Harvey, W.J. & K. Turrell Empire Tugs. 1988. 160p. sc. A complete reference to British tugs of WWII. Illustrated with b&w photos. Near fine condition.
157 Heal, S.C. A Great Fleet of Ships – The Canadian Forts & Parks. 1999. 312p. hc. w. dj. An extensive reference to Merchant Marine cargo ships built in Canada during WWII. Many b&w photos. As new condition.
158 Heal, S.C. Conceived in War, Born in Peace – Canada’s Deep Sea Merchant Marine. 1992. 234 p. An accounting of the Canadian Merchant Marine in both World Wars. Illustrated with some b&w photos. As new.
159 Heal, S.C. The Maple Leaf Afloat Vol 1 and Vol 2. 1992 & 1993, 181p. + 204p. Two volumes covering modern shipping operations on the West Coast of Canada. Illustrated with b&w photos. As new.
160 Jaffee, Walter W. The Last Liberty – The Biography of the SS Jerimiah O’Brien. 1993. 490p. hc w. dj. Illustrated with b&w photos. As new.
161 Jaffee, Walter W. The Last Mission Tanker. 1990. 80. Sc. A history of the 33 Mission tankers, and the one T2 survivor, the Mission Santa Ynez, which was finally scrapped in 2010. Some photos. As new.
162 Jaffee, Walter W. The Liberty Ships. 2004. 722p. hc. w. dj. A complete illustrated reference to WWII Liberty ships. As new. Highly sought after book.
163 Jaffee, Walter W. The Tankers 2008. 518p. hc. w. dj. A complete illustrated reference to WWII tankers ships. As new. Highly sought after book.
164 Jaffee, Walter W. The Victory Ships. 2006. 402p. hc. w. dj. A complete illustrated reference to WWII Victory ships. As new. Highly sought after book.
165 James. Tony The Royal Fleet Auxiliary 1905-85. 1985. 144p. sc. Good reference, with photos. As new.
166 Jordan, Roger The World’s Merchant Fleets 1939. The Particulars and Wartime Fates of 6000 ships. 1999. 624p. hc. w. dj. Listing of ships with some b&w photos. As new.
167 Lamb, James B. On the Triangle Run. 1986. 240p. hc. w. dj. WWII stories on the North Atlantic. As new.
168 Lloyd’s Register – Lloyd’s Register of Ships 1952-1953. 1953. Hc. Large two volume set, reference to all ships over about 100 tons worldwide. In good condition. Very heavy.
169 Lynch, Thomas G. Canada’s Flowers – History of the Corvettes of Canada 1939-1945. 1981. 103p. sc. Lots of detail, good b&w photos and line drawings. As new.
170 Macpherson, Ken Minesweepers of the Royal Canadian Navy 1938-1945. 110p. hc w. dj. A complete reference to the various classes of Canadian minesweepers. Illustrated with b&w photos. As new condition.
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171 Macpherson, Ken The Ships of Canada’s Naval Forces 1910-1985 – A Complete Pictorial History of Canadian Warships. 1985. 240p. sc. Illustrated with many b&w photos. Oversized book. VG+ condition.
172 Macpherson, Ken The Ships of Canada’s Naval Forces 1910-1993 – A Complete Pictorial History of Canadian Warships. 1993. 240p. sc. Illustrated with many b&w photos. Oversized book. Near fine
173 Maxtone-Graham, John The Only Way To Cross – The Golden Era of Great Atlantic Express Liners.1972. 1993 edition. Signed copy. Some b&w photos. As new.
174 Moller, Eberhard & Werner Brack. The Encyclopedia of U-Boats 1904-Present. 2002. 291p. hc. w. dj. A good reference, many b&w photos. As new.
175 Moore, Arthur R. A Careless Word…. A Needless Sinking 1983. 552p. hc. w. dj. An important illustrated history of all shipping losses in the U.S. Merchant fleet in WW II. Like new.
176 Rabson, Stephen P&O – A Fleet History. 1988. 584p. hc. w. dj. A magnificent history of P&O illustrated with many b&w photos. As new.
177 Sawyer, L.A. and W.H. Mitchell. From America to United States – 4 volume set (The names in the title refer to ships). 1979-1984, 112p, sc. Illustrated. History of long-range merchant shipbuilding programme of U.S. Maritime Commission. Mostly deep-sea cargo ships, tankers, aircraft carriers, etc., well-illustrated and with much detailed statistical information as well as events in the lives of the ships, in wartime and peacetime. Very valuable reference. Fine condition.
178 Sawyer, L.A. and W.H. Mitchell. The Liberty Ships (Second Edition). 1985. 293p. sc. Complete reference. Some b&w photos. In VG+ condition.
179 Standard Oil – Ships of The Esso Fleet In World War II. 1946. 1996 reprint. 535p. hc. An extensive history of tanker activity in WWII, with b&w photos. As new.
180 Stewart, I.G. British Tramps. 1998. 514p. hc. A detailed reference. Illustrated with many b&w photos. As new.
181 Stewart, I.G. Liberty Ships in Peacetime. 1992. 322p. hc. A fine and detailed reference to Liberty ships. Many illustrations. As new.
182 Thomas, P.N. British Ocean Tramps (2 volumes) Vol 1 – Builders & Cargos. Vol 2 – Owners & Their Ships 1992. 157p. + 182p. hc. w. dj. Detailed books with many illustrations. As new.
183 U.S. Navy Hydrographic Office. Merchant Marine House Flags and Stack Insignia. 1960. A binder produced by the U.S. government of about 200 colour plates of funnel and flag designs for major global fleets (deep sea). VG+ condition.
184 Wynn, Kenneth U-Boat Operations of the Second World War – 2 volume set. 1998. 362 p. + 312p. Histories of all German U-boats. Many b&w photos. As new.
Directories, Annuals
185 Great Lakes Red Book, published annually. Page counts are about 175p. in early years, and 375p. in later
years. Has fleet lists, with basic ships stats, and appointments of captains and chief engineers. Some
books are a little bit shabby, but all are intact and in good condition (newer ones are like new). Please bid
by year. Bid is for one book.
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1946 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993
186 Know Your Ships, published annually. Page counts are from 88 to 144p. numerous good photos, mostly in
colour, 8½ x 5½, sc, Fleet lists with statistical info. Many volumes have year written prominently on cover by
felt-tip pen. Most volumes in good condition but a few show signs of wear. Some have marginal notes
written in ink. Please place bids by year. Bid is for one book.
1964 1966 1968 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1994 1995 1996 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
187 Greenwood and Dill's Lake Boats (various years). Approx.100+p., sc. Much statistical data and fleet lists
of United States and Canadian fleets; some advertisements. Please place bids by year. Bid is for one book.
All are in VG+ to as new condition.
1973 1974 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1998
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STOP THE PRESS…. 2017 AUCTION LATE ADDITIONS….
Because of the volume of items we have this year, and limitations on the number of pages we could mail
for the auction, we invite you to peruse this list for any other items that may strike your fancy. Terms and
conditions are the same as stated at the beginning of the list.
MORE FLAGS & ARTIFACTS….
200 National flag Yugoslavia. 5 x 3 feet. Cotton in good condition with little/no wear. Light stain on white field.
201 Deskflags – a lot of 8 deskflags (no bases). All good condition. 3 Welland Canal flags, 2 St. Lawrence Seaway flags. 1 Port of Thunder Bay, 1 Highway H20. 1 CSE flag (Port Weller etc.)
202 Signal flag – Letter M – blue field with white X. Cotton cloth. 2 x 3 feet. VG. No wear.
203 Beverage glass – a frosted trumpet shaped bar glass that measures 5 ½” high. A souvenir from the Queen Mary in Long Beach CA. Nice image of the ship. In new condition. Handsome piece.
204 Inspection certificate from ABS for carriage of grain by Pam Schneider in 1952. About 6x9 inches.
205 Stack chart – small chart of American fleets c. 1960 (about 12” square). Colour. Folded in half. Courtesy
of Lake Carriers Assn.
206 Travel brochure – 1983 Chessie Systems Lake Michigan service. 2 panel. Good condition.
207 Misener stationery 11x8½in unused. Six GEORGE M. CARL, five JOHN E.F. MISENER. Small sketch of
vessel and its name in upper left corner but nothing else such as address, telephone number etc.
208 Harold A. Underhill. Various plans for BOATS FOR MODEL WARSHIPS (drawn approximately 1/50 scale)
– 40’ picket boats, 27’ whalers, fast motor boats, lifeboats, fisherman’s beach boat, yawls & dinghies.
Clearly drawn. Sheets range in size from 14 x 14 in. to 28 x 36 in. 8 sheets.
209 Austin & Pickersgill, Sunderland. SD-14 cargo ship CANADIAN PIONEER, 1976. (1) Large plan that
combines tank capacities, profile and overhead deck views. (2) Sectional plan showing bale capacities, hold
and tween deck heights, fairly basic.
MORE PHOTOS….
210 Black & white 8 x 10 photo reproductions of Canada Steamship Line advertisements from the 20s and
30s – “Niagara to the Sea” and Saguenay Cruises, however they do not depict ships – 4 images for one bid.
211 Black & white 8 x10 photo of advertising poster for Northern Navigation showing HURONIC.
212 A professional colour view of the MANTADOC at a grain elevator in Port Colborne. Commercially framed in
a brushed nickel frame with double mats. Photo is 8 x 12, measurements with frame is 11 x 14. Minor
scratching on frame, does not affect appearances..
213 Same frame and size and condition as above – stern view of the FRONTENAC in the Welland Canal.
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214. We have 14 different early postcards for auction being sold in one lot. All are standard 3 ½ x 5 ½
postcards. Defects noted. All have some degree of corner wear, most very minor. One bid for all cards.
Early colour card of passenger ship BROCKVILLE in Thousand Islands. Unused.
Colour linen card of CAYUGA. Broad view, slightly distant. Unused.
Colour card of GATINEAU in Lachine Rapids. Slightly faded. Unused.
Color card of KINGSTON. Broad view. Some minor postal ink on front. Post marked 1910.
Colour card of RAPIDS QUEEN in Lachine Rapids. Neat pen writing on front. Unused.
Colour card of Parry Sound harbour. Depicts passenger ship distant. Unused.
Colour chrome of ferry BADGER leaving harbour. Writing on back.
Colour linen of ferry CITY OF CHEBOYGAN. Portion background lost. Rear in same condition.
Colour card of EASTERN STATES. Broad view. Post marked 1909.
B&w card of whaleback leaving Canadian lock. Card has been trimmed smaller. Post marked 1907.
B&w card of tanker JOAN VIRGINIAN (stern, distant) passing freighter at Humberstone. Unused.
B&w card of passenger ship SAINT JOHN at Saint John NB. Unused.
B&w STELLAMARIS taken from CITADELLE in August 1958. Distant view. Unused.
MORE BOOKS….
This year, we had some very good donations from members who were downsizing. Most books are in excellent
condition. We do have a lot of World War II and Merchant Marine books that are worth looking at.
215 Becker, William H. From the Atlantic to the Great Lakes: A History of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
216 Bailey, Gary & Dr. Richard Wright (ed.) Lake Log ’78: An Annual Review of the Great Lakes Shipping Season. 1979. 80 p. sc. A collection of news, event and statistics of the 1978 season. Only year
published. Many illus.
217 Bowen, Dana Thomas. Lore of the Lakes. 1973, 314p, hc, dj, Some b&w photos. VG condition.
218 Bowen, Dana Thomas. Memories of the Lakes. 1969, 292p, hc, dj. Some b&w photos. VG condition.
219. Boyer, Dwight. Great Stories of the Great Lakes. 1966, 242p, hc, dj, Some b&w photos. VG condition.
220 Boyer, Dwight. Ships and Men of the Great Lakes. 1977, 208p, hc, dj, Some b&w photos. VG condition.
221. Boyer, Dwight. Strange Adventures of the Great Lakes. 1974, 248p, hc, dj, Some b&w photos. VG cond.
222 Boyer, Dwight. True Tales of the Great Lakes. 1971, 340p, hc, dj, Some b&w photos. VG condition.
223 Dawson, S.E. The Saint Lawrence Basin and Its Border-Lands: The Story of Their Discovery, Exploration and Occupation. 1905. 442p. 9 x 5½. hc. Some light foxing on edges, else decent copy.
Illus. with maps & plates.
224 Eakins, Norman. Seaway Lakers and Salties 1996.. Spiral-bound, each about 100p, sc, no illus. Includes all
transits for lakers and salties, with dates of transits, cargo (in some cases but not all), destinations and other
information. Some pencilled check marks.
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225 Elve, Steven D. Michigan City Lighthouse – Guardians of Lake Michigan (Images of America series)
2001. 128p. sc. Local history of Michigan City, with much about ships and the lighthouse. As new.
226. Hatcher, Harlan & Erich A. Walter. A Pictorial History of the Great Lakes. 1963, 344p. hc, dj. 11 x 8½.
Later printing. Many b&w photos. Near fine condition.
227 Hatcher, Harlan. The Great Lakes. 1944, 384p, hc, 8½ x 5½, very few illus. Great Lakes history from
earliest times to early 1940s. Exploration, aboriginals, fur trade, timber, mining, shipping (but not much on
specific vessels).
228 Larson, John. Essayons: A History of the Detroit District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 1841 and Forward. 1995, 423p. Illus. Not much ship related. Heavy book.
229 Lesstrang, Jacques. Cargo Carriers of the Great Lakes. 1977. 192p. hc. dj. Many illus. Later printing.
230 Lesstrang, Jacques. Seaway: The Untold Story of North America’s Fourth Seacoast. 1976, 215p. hc,
dj, Illus.
231 Martin, David E. Ogdensburg (Images of America series). 2003. 128p. sc. Many interesting b&w photos
captioned. Some ships & local ferries. As new.
232 Salen, Rick The Tobermory Shipwrecks. 1983. 80p. Good history with lots of photos. Fine condition.
233 Steele, Gerald. Index of Ship Names Appearing in the St. Catharines Standard “Ships That Ply The Lakes from April 1956 to Dec 1986. 25p. sc. 8 ½ x 7.
MORE NON-GREAT LAKES BOOKS….
234 Andrieux, J.P. Marine Disasters of Newfoundland and Labrador. 1986 & 1992. 185p. sc. (each) Three
volumes of marine disasters, illustrated with b&w photos.
235 Appleyard, H.S. The Constantine Group. 1983. 56p. sc. Fleet history, with b&w photos. As new.
236 Bauer, K. Jack A Maritime History of the United States. 1988. 359p. sc. Like new.
237 Beach, Edward L. The United States Navy – 200 years. 1986. 564p. hc. w. dj. A narrative history of the
US Navy. Few b&w photos. As new.
238 Brice, Martin Axis Blockage Runners of World War II. 1983. 160p. hc. w. dj. A history of Nazi & Italian
blockade runners. Few b&w illustrations. As new.
239 Carter, Craig J.M. Stephenson Clarke. 1981. 62p. Fleet listings. Many b&w photos. As new.
240 Chesterton, D. Ridley & R.S. Fenton. Gas and Electricity Colliers. 1984. 120p. Illustrated with b&w
photos. VG+ condition.
241 Dobson, Christopher The Cruellest Night – German’s Dunkirk and the sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff. 1979. 223p. hc. The account of the sinking of 3 ships on the Baltic with the loss of 18,000 lives. As new.
242 Dunmore, Spencer In Great Waters – The Epic Story of the Battle of the Atlantic 1939-45. 1999. 342p.
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243 Elphick, Peter. Liberty – The Ships That Won the War. 2001. 512p. hc. w. dj. History of Liberty ship
service in WWII. Near fine condition.
244 Fluckey, Eugene Thunder Below – The USS Barb Revolutionizes Warfare in WWII. 1992. 444p. hc. w.
dj. As new.
245 Franks, Norman Dark Sky, Deep Water – First Hand Experience of the Anti-U-Boat War in WWII. 1994.
217p. sc. A history of German U-Boats battling Allied air craft on the Atlantic and Bay of Biscay. As new.
246. Garey, Stephen A. Bill Muncey: Boat Racing Legend. 1982, 112p. sc. A history of Detroit’s hydroplane
racer who perished in a 1981 race. Several b&w photos. Near fine.
247 Godfrey, Arthur & Peter Lassey Shipwrecks of the Yorkshire Coast. 1982. 168p. sc. A complete record
of over 1,500 shipwrecks in England. As new.
248 Harrower, John. Wilson Line. 1998. 216p. hc. w. dj. Good reference with many b&w photos. As new.
249 Harvey, W.J. BP Tankers – A Group Fleet History. 2005. 258p. hc. w. dj. Many b&w photos. Like new.
250 Hough, Richard The Last Voyage of Captain James Cook. 1979. 271p. hc w. dj. The expedition that
solved the mystery of the Northwest Passage and charted coasts of Alaska and Hawaii. As new.
251 Hurst, Alex A. A Succession of Days. 1992. 337p. hc. w. dj. A story of a Japanese POW in WWII. Many
photos. As new.
252 Infield, Glenn B. Disaster at Bari 1971. 391p. hc. The second worst US naval disaster in WWII (after Pearl
Harbor) – the Luftwaffe bombed in 1943 leaving many dead. Good copy, no dustjacket.
253 Kaplan, Philip. Convoy: Merchant Sailors at War 1939-1945. 1988. 228p. sc. A history of service on the
Atlantic in WWII. Near fine.
254 Keegan, John The Price of Admiralty – The Evolution of Naval Warfare. 1988. 292 p. hc. w. dj. As new.
255 Kemp, Peter The Oxford Companion to Ships & The Sea. 1976. 971p. hc w. dj. A reference book covering
history, technical subjects and biographies of famous seafarers. As new condition.
256 Krug, Hans et. al Reluctant Allies – German-Japanese Naval Relations in WWII. 2001. 414p. hc. w. dj.
A scholarly work. No photos. As new.
257 Lane, Frederic C. Ships for Victory. 1951. 881p. sc. 2001 edition. A history of shipbuilding under the U.S.
Maritime Commission during WWII. Few photos. Near fine.
258 Lawlor, Laurie Magnificent Voyage – An American Adventurer on Capt. Cook’s Last Voyage. 2002.
236p. hc. w. dj. John Ledyard’s journal of his trip with Cook. Many illustrations. Good historical work. As
new.
259 McLeod, William The Boatswain’s Manual 1944. 310p. 1984 revision. Hc. w. dj. A shipboard knowledge
book for sailors. Detailed. Good illustrations. As new.
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260 McPhee, John Looking for a Ship. 1990. 242p. hc. w. dj. The story of a new sailor’s story on the Stella
Lykes. As new.
261 Metzler, Jost The Laughing Cow – The Story of U69. 1955. 162p. 2002 edition. sc. The commander’s
story of U-69’s service in WWII with some daring and successful escaped. Some b&w photos. As new.
262 Mitsui OSK Lines. The First Century of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. 1985. 244p. hc. w. dj. An English
language translation of a corporate history. Illustrated with some b&w photos. As new.
263 Owen, Roderic. The Fate of Franklin. 1978. 471p. hc. w. dj. As new.
264 Paterson, Lawrence Black Flag – The Surrender of Germany’s U-Boat Forces 2009. 196p. hc. w. dj.
An in depth book about the stand-down of the undefeated Kreigsmarine and its 62 U-boats. As new.
265 Pearce, Frank Last Call for HMS Edinburgh – A Story of the Russian Convoys. 1982. 200p. hc. w. dj.
The story of the loss of ships on the Arctic convoy. Some b&w photos. As new.
266 Pope, Dudley The Battle of the River Plate 1987. 218p. hc w. dj. A reissue of a 1956 work about the
1939 attack on the German ship Graf Spee. Some b&w photos. As new.
267 Robertson, Terence Escort Commander. 1979. 202p. hc. w. dj. Reprint of 1956 work. Account of anti-
submarine attacks on the North Atlantic. Near fine condition.
268 Rohwer Jurgen. Axis Submarine Successes 1939-1945. 1983. 386p. hc w. dj. As new. An English
translation of a 1968 work. Good reference. Some maps, no photos. As new.
269 Ruegg, Bob & Arnold Hague Convoys to Russia 1941-1945 1992. 104p. sc. A detailed reference to
Arctic convoys to Russia. Illustrated with b&w photos. As new.
270 Runyan, Timothy J. To Die Gallantly – The Battle of the Atlantic. 1994. 347p. sc. A history of ships and
sinkings. With b&w photos. As new.
271 Slader, John The Red Duster at War – A History of the Merchant Navy during the Second World War. 1988. 332p. hc w. dj. Like new.
272 Snyder, Gerald S. The Royal Oak Disaster. 1976. 240p. hc w. dj. The story of the daring German U-
Boat attacking at Scapa Flow. Some b&w photos. Like new.
273 Stewart, I.G. British Tankers – 1945-1955. 1979. 110p. Cerlox bound list of British tankers. No
illustrations or index. VG+
274 U.S. War Shipping Administration. The United States Merchant Marine at War. 2009. 80p. A reprint of a
1946 work submitted to President Truman about WWII Merchant Marine activities. B&w photos. As new.
275 Villiers, Alan. Captain Cook. 1966. 256p. hc. w. dj. A study of the great discoverer. As new.
276 Wade, Frank A Midshipman’s War – A young man in the Mediterranean Naval War 1941-43. 1994.
256p hc w. dj. A personal narrative about WWII activities. Some b&w photos. As new.
267 Watt, Frederick B. In All Respects Ready – The Merchant Navy and the Battle of the Atlantic 1940-1945. 1985. 222p. hc w. dj. An account of the Battle of the Atlantic by one of the commanders. As new.
268 Willoughby, Malcolm F. The U.S. Coast Guard in World War II. 1989. 349p. Reprinted edition. Hc. w.
dj. Illustrated with b&w photo. As new.
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269 Wilson, Frances How to Survive the Titanic or the Sinking of J. Bruce Ismay. 2011. 328p. hc. w.dj. An
interesting account of the later life of Ismay, partially based on many letters he send to a friend. VG+
condition.
270 Y’Blood William T. The Little Giants – U.S. Escort Carriers against Japan. 1987. 468p. Extensive
history. A few b&w photos. Pages yellowed, else fine condition.
PERIODICALS, NEWSLETTERS, ETC.
271 Inland Seas – Journal of the Great Lakes Historical Society. 10 x 7, 80 pages per issue, illus. Some
marginal notes etc. in ink. This listing includes 9 random issues from 1984 to 1988 for one bid.
272 Ships – A wartime publication by the Shipping Council of America (New York). Each issue approx. 32p.
Plenty of press about the merchant marine war efforts. Some b&w photos. 10 issues 1942-1946.
273 Steamboat Bill – quarterly publication of Steamship Historical Society of America. Interesting articles with
lots of b&w photos. Regional news covers Great Lakes and other areas. Each issue is approx. 100p. 8
random issues from 1987 to 2002 for one bid.
Toronto Marine Historical Society. Monthly news bulletin The Scanner. Each issue has about 12 to 16 pages
measuring 11 x 8½ inches and including a photo page occasionally with one side of photos but more often with two
sides of photos. Principal article in each issue is a comprehensive and well researched Ship of the Month, always
with photos. Issues also have other articles, news items, winter lay-up listings, etc. Some of the older issues show
signs of wear on front page but all pages are present and intact. Volumes begin with an October issue and end with a
mid-summer or summer issue. Some volumes contain a complete nine issues, some from later years contain a
complete eight issues. Not all volumes listed below are complete.
273. Vol. XI, 1978-79. Feb., Mar. 1979.
274 Vol. XII, 1979-80. Seven issues.
275. Vol. XIV, 1981-82. Four issues.
276. Vol. XV, 1982-83. Complete nine issues.
277 Vol. XVI, 1983-84. Complete nine issues.
278. Vol. XVII, 1984-85. Eight issues.
279 Vol. XVIII, 1985-86. Complete nine issues.
280. Vol XIX, 1986-87. Eight issues.
281 Vol. XX, 1987-88. Complete nine issues.
282 Vol. XXI, 1988-89. Six issues.
283 Vol. XXII, 1989-90. Five issues.
284. Vol. XXIII, 1990-91. Two issues
285. Vol, XXV, 1992-93. Three issues.
286 Vol. XVI, 1993-94. Five issues.
287. Vol. XXVII, 1994-95. Five issues.
288. Vol. XXVIII, 1995-96. Complete nine issues.
289. Vol. XXIX. 1996-97. Complete nine issues.
290. Vol. XXX, 1997-98. Complete nine issues.
291. Vol. XXXI, 1998-99. Complete nine issues.
292. Vol. XXXII, 1999-2000. Complete nine issues.
293. Vol. XXXIII, 2000-01. Complete nine issues.
294. Vol. XXXIV, 2001-02. Complete nine issues.
295. Vol. XXV, 2002-03. Complete nine issues.
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296. Vol. XXXVI, 2003-04. Complete nine issues.
