Waverley Steam Navigation Company

A new book that explores the history of the Waverley Steam Navigation Company.

A wonderful collection of images looking at the history of coastal shipping in the UK.

A record of Britain's historic ships Unique book giving history and details of the important merchant ships preserved around Britain's coasts Paul Brown, author

This is a detailed and beautifully illustrated book which looks at how goods have travelled to the Isles over the years.

In the late 1960s, drawing on Scandinavian experience, Western Ferries pioneered roll-on roll off ferry operations in Scotland's West Highlands and Islands. Thi

The 1950s were the heyday of the Clyde pleasure-steamer, when hordes of ordinary folk went 'doon the watter' to Dunoon, Largs and Millport to the strains of acc

The 21st century saw the naval power of Great Britain rise from that of an obscure island to that of a world-wide empire. British shipping and seamen dominated