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A Century of Tankers .. [AJ 07.067 Book] | ||
 A Century of Tankers | £28.99
Suggested Retail Price: £30.00 |
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| The story of the tanker - from humble beginnings in the days of sail to modern leviathans each capable of carrying half a million tonnes of oil - is one dominated by sheer scale.
The modern industrialised world cannot function without the cargoes of crude oil, refined petroleum products, petrochemicals, liquefied gases and other bulk liquids these tankers carry. The oil fuels economies, provides power for businesses and homes and keeps transport - from cars to airplanes - on the move. 'A Century of Tankers' describes the growth of the tanker industry set against the background of the rapidly evolving oil industry and the political and economic events which have shaped its progress since the first American oil boom in the early 1860's. On its long voyage the tanker has generated a series of contrasting images. The story of the tanker is complex and fascinating, reflecting not only the unpredictable nature of the industry but also the changing perceptions and expectations of the world which the tanker helps to fuel. This definitive book sets out the growth of the tanker industry, set against the background of the oil industry and the political and economic events which have shaped its progress since the first American oil boom in the early 1860s. It encompasses social history, entrepreneurial endeavour, war, disaster at sea, facts and figures, and the technical development of the tanker, in a way that is interesting and informative, and a style that is easy to read. A valuable contribution to the documentation of recent maritime history. Shows how the world's economy prospered through the availability of oil, and the vital role of the oil tanker in transporting this essential commodity. Author: John Newton Hardback. 260 x 245 mm. 256 pages Colour and black & white photographs Maps and diagrams throughout Full colour cover |
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