Taming the Atlantic : the history of man's battle with the world's toughest ocean / Dag Pike.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pike, Dag, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Transportation--Atlantic Ocean--History.

Transportation.

Atlantic Ocean--Description and travel.

Atlantic Ocean.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (246 pages)

Place of Publication:

Barnsley, South Yorkshire : Pen & Sword Maritime, [2017]

Summary:

The Atlantic Ocean has been and remains an often deadly challenge to mankind. This delightful and informative book chronicles the history of attempt to cross its hostile surface from the early days of sail to the most recent record breaking attempts in small ultra-fast craft. In between there have been fascinating sagas connected to pioneering discovery, the slave trade, mass emigration, the glamour and luxury of the famous shipping lines and war.The Atlantic has often been the testing ground for the latest technology and design. All this and more, such as navigation techniques and advance weather forecasting are covered. Despite mans best and most ingenious efforts all too often the Worlds toughest ocean comes out on top and, while it is today a major trade route, it remains one of the most daunting maritime challenges.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781526700865

1526700867

9781526700841

1526700840

9781526700858

1526700859