Ordeal by Ice: Ships of the Antarctic

Bryan, Rorke

ISBN 10: 1848890400 / ISBN 13: 9781848890404

Published by Collins Press, 2011

The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR003778606

Synopsis:

Antarctica is surrounded by some of the world s most hazardous seas and was first sighted less than three centuries ago. Since then, hundreds of ships have voyaged in Antarctic waters, challenged by poorly charted waters, storms, pack ice, icebergs, and disease. This is the story of these ships some specially designed, some plucked from obscurity and the critical role they played in opening up the continent. With technical information, plans, photos, paintings and maps Rorke Bryan begins the detailed information about the ships from the earliest sightings of the 15th century up to the tourist ships and sophisticated reinforced research vessels of today into a single comprehensive volume."

About the Author: Rorke Bryan has had a lifelong interest in Antarctica, triggered by seeing Scott of the Antarctic as an eight-year old in his native Dublin. The son of a merchant mariner, he has visited many parts of the world during his career with the British Antarctic Survey and in environmental conservation, forestry and development at the Universities of Alberta and Toronto. His interests include sailing, mountaineering and skiing.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Ordeal by Ice: Ships of the Antarctic
Publisher: Collins Press
Publication Date: 2011
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good