'Neath Swaying Spars The Story of Trading Scows of New Zealand

Language: English

Published by Whitcombe & Tombs, Christchurch, 1939

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A good clean copy with only tiny amounts of foxing and a little wear to the board edges. • Origins and Design: Eaddy explains how scows were adapted from North American designs to suit New Zealand’s rugged coastal conditions. • Trading Routes and Cargo: The book details the types of goods carried—timber, coal, produce—and the ports they served, from Auckland to remote settlements. • Life Aboard: Through anecdotes and crew stories, readers gain insight into the daily challenges of sailing and maintaining these vessels. • Notable Scows and Voyages: Profiles of famous scows like the Echo, Rawhiti, and Kohi highlight their contributions and adventures. • Decline and Legacy: Eaddy reflects on the fading era of sail and the rise of motorized shipping, preserving the memory of a bygone maritime tradition. Illustrated with monochrome photographs and drawings, the book is both a technical study and a tribute. A valued resource for maritime historians, collectors, and anyone fascinated by New Zealand’s nautical heritage.…

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Bibliographic details

Title
'Neath Swaying Spars The Story of Trading Scows of New Zealand
Author
P A Eaddy
Publisher
Whitcombe & Tombs, Christchurch
Publication year
1939
Condition
Good
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Edition
1st Edition
Printing
1st Printing
Dimensions
8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
Seller catalogs
Aotearoa, New Zealand, History, Nautical

The Secret Bookshop

Tararua, New Zealand

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