Dean Parkin's "A Maritime Miscellany: Volume One Whitby to Great Yarmouth" offers a detailed historical exploration of England's East Coast ports and the diverse vessels that frequented them. This volume delves into the rich maritime heritage stretching from the historic town of Whitby down to Great Yarmouth. Through a wealth of archive photographs and insightful text, Parkin illuminates the evolution of these coastal communities, the types of boats that operated from their harbors—ranging from fishing vessels to larger ships—and the various forms of fishing, including shrimping, whaling, and crabbing. It's a comprehensive and engaging look at the enduring relationship between the people of this region and the sea.
A Maritime Miscellany: Volume One Whitby to Great Yarmouth by Dean Parkin c1989
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Title: A Maritime Miscellany: Volume One Whitby to Great Yarmouth
Author: Dean Parkin
Publisher : Tyndale + Panda Publishing Ltd
Publication: c1989
Format: SoftbackCondition: Covers are good with slight scuffing to edges and a slight wave which runs through the book. Pages are clean and mark free with wonderful historical phoros throughout.
Book measures: 25.5cm x 20cm with 112 pages