Sea Charts of the British Isles by John Blake
by Stephanie Morgan, Bloomsbury 19 Dec 2016 09:22 GMT
10 December 2016
Foreword by Admiral of the Fleet the Lord Boyce KG GCB OBE DL
15 December 2016 | £18.99 paperback
"This beautiful book boasts an array of historic images – charts, maps and plans – relating to Britain's maritime heritage, with a narrative that puts them in context" BBC History
"A splendidly evocative view of Britain's sea inheritance" Bosun's Chronicle
Travelling along the British coastline, Sea Charts of the British Isles showcases a beautiful collection of charts and a wealth of information about Britain's maritime history. Author John Blake explores the multitude of sea ports, harbours, naval bases, dockyards and seaside havens that have supported local life, and defended and imported for the nation.
Moving along the coastline clockwise from London and the Thames Estuary, the charts range from naïve and artistic medieval charts to detailed Victorian surveys. They reveal a wealth of information about the developing understanding of these shores, including the dangers of rocks and tides. Furthermore, they bring home the changing nature of our coastline. Some reveal place names now lost to the sea, and ports now stranded miles inland.
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