Historical account of the role of paddleboats in each state, as ocean and harbour boats, and on lake and river systems, particularly the Murray. Describes the many uses of paddleboats, for example as trading and cargo boats, tugs, passenger and houseboats, and fishing boats. Also describes the mechanism of paddleboats and marine steam engines, and gives a tourist guide to the location of paddleboats at present. Includes a bibliography and an index.

The Wheels Still Turn: A History of Australian Paddleboats

Plowman, Peter

Business & Money

Kangaroo Pr

Written primarily from an Australian perspective, it covers the general development of the Sitmar company and its operations throughout the world. From modest beginnings working for the International Refugee Organization it developed into a major passenger shipping company. In the 1970s it entered the North American Cruise market.

The Sitmar Liners Past and Present

Industries

Rosenberg Publishing

In 1945, Australian immigration policy anticipated an influx of 70,000 migrants a year. The Australian government primarily sought out European migrants and, in order to transport these people, a large number of ships was required for the task. Australian Migrant Ships 1946-1977 is a catalogue of the ships that participated in this migration effort. The book provides information on the life history and function of each ship, and includes individual listings for the year of construction, tonnage, dimensions, service speed, and propulsion type. The book also contains photographs of each ship.

Australian Migrant Ships 1946-1977

History

Americas

The story of the passenger liners operated by the Chandris Group - a London-based maritime shipping company - is unique among the major shipping companies, in that the company grew steadily from within, rather than by merging or buying out other companies. The growth of the Chandris group passenger services - from a single ship to a fleet operating everything from one-day cruises to three month round-the-world voyages - occurred in a short 18 years. The ships of the Chandris Line came from various sources. Some, such as the famous Australia, were originally built in US. Others, like the Kenya Castle - renamed Amerikanis - were built in the UK for the South African run. This book is a cataloguing of the ships, their routes, and eventual destinations, presenting a fascinating picture of ocean liners and cruises during the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s. The book contains photographs, brochures, cabin plans, and a layout of most ships. It gives a brief overview of the entire passenger operations of the Chandris companies.

The Chandris Liners: And Celebrity Cruises

In 1904, New Zealand's shipping migration rose with government assistance. However, the outbreak of war brought migration to a halt. Later, in 1919, the British government subsidized shipping migration to assist ex-servicemen migrating to Australia and New Zealand. During 1922, no less than 15 liners joined the Australian migration trade - five 'Bay' ships for the Australian government, a second group of five 'B' Ships for the P &amp; O Branch Line, two for the Aberdeen line, plus three ex-German ships operated by the Orient Line. The early 1920s saw one of New Zealand's major immigration flows. It also saw a dramatic rise in the number of Italian migrants heading for Australia. In 1925, the British and Australian governments announced they would fund the immigration of about 450,000 men and women to Australia from Britain. In 1938, Australia re-introduced an assisted migration scheme, however outbreak of war in September 1939 halted all migration. Following the success of Australian Migrant Ships: 1946-1977, Peter Plowman now examines the ships and shipping companies used to transport migrants to Australia and New Zealand from 1900 to 1939. This book is a catalogue of the vessels - where built, by whom, their tonnage, their voyages, and their ultimate fate.

Migrant Ships to Australia and New Zealand: 1900 to 1939

There was a time when the only way to travel between the major cities located around the coast of Australia was by ship. Up to the end of the 19th century, these ships were primarily intended to transport cargo, with scant attention being paid to the requirements and comfort of passengers. In 1901, a new type of coastal ship was developed to transport passengers in comfort, with cargo of secondary importance. Unfortunately, World War I brought major changes to the coastal trade. Eventually all of the new liners, plus most of the older ones, were taken over for military duty in foreign waters, and the coastal trade virtually ground to a halt. Following this war, from 1936 to 1939, Australians enjoyed the best coastal service ever, but then war raised its ugly presence again and, for a second time, the ships found themselves taken over for military duty. The coastal liners struggled through the 1950s, when it was becoming increasingly clear that the time was coming to an end when travellers sought a pleasant few days at sea. The airliner was becoming the mode of transport for the future. Coast to Coast, with its numerous photographs, provides a fascinating document of Australia's rich coastal liner history.

Coast to Coast: The Great Australian Coastal Liners

Australia & Oceania

This is the historical story of the ship liners that had operated across the Tasman region, beginning in 1879. There was fierce competition between the shipping companies, which included fare wars that caused one company to withdraw. The aftermath of World War I saw just one Huddart Packer liner crossing the Tasman, until the advent of the Wanganella in 1933. Other ships, including the Monowai and the stunning Awatea, also plied the Tasman trade. During World War II, these ships were co-opted to serve in various capacities. After the war, the Wanganella eventually returned to trans-Tasman crossing, but the advent of frequent air travel meant her days were also numbered. She finished her career as a workers' hostel in New Zealand. Illustrated throughout, this cataloguing of ships is presented by one of Australia's leading maritime historians - author Peter Plowman - who tells the story of these ship liners with his customary flair and attention to detail.

Wanganella and the Australian Trans-Tasman Liners

In this book, author Peter Plowman describes the Australian and New Zealand ocean liners/companies that traversed the Pacific. The main North American ports were San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Vancouver. The Pacific Mail Steamship Company was the first to instigate regular operations, with the route later taken over by the Oceanic Steamship Company. This in turn became the Matson Line with its famous liners the Mariposa and the Monteray. With its meticulous research and photographs, the book details the liners, changes of names, changes of ownership, voyages, and the liners' eventual fates. It also documents the history of liners that were requisitioned in both World War I and World War II. The book's front cover shows the Tahiti, which travelled the San Francisco to Sydney route, and the Aorangi, which travelled the Vancouver route.

Across the Pacific: Liners from Australia and New Zealand to North America

Migrant Ships to Australia and New Zealand 1900-1939

transpress

This fully illustrated book is intended primarily as a guide to paddleboats found in various parts of Australia (more than 130 in all) for those people who may see or travel on them and thus gain a better knowledge of these fascinating boats. It includes paddleboats that are presently operating for public excursions and cruises on rivers, lakes, and harbors around Australia, as well as privately owned boats and vintage boats that have been restored for public display. The majority of paddleboats are on the Murray River in southern Australia. Over recent years, more than 30 new boats have been built and launched into the river, while a further 20 boats have undergone changes in either name or appearance. In addition, there are paddleboats to be found in various other locations around the country, including Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra, Ballarat, and Longreach. A final section is devoted to older boats that are currently undergoing restoration, as well as boats currently under construction. [Subject: Australian Studies, Transportation, Maritime Studies, History]

Paddleboats of Australia

Engineering & Transportation

Transportation

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