The unforgettable story of a famous eighteenth century mutiny aboard The Bounty, and the Lunenberg County-built replica that starred with Marlon Brando in a Hollywood film, and was later sailed by a fearless captain straight into destruction. |
The extensively illustrated story of Nova Scotia's iconic Bluenose |
An extensively illustrated short account of the moments before and after the largest man-made explosion to date, all in the bustling harbour city of Halifax |
In this book, Carmel Vivier tells the stories of nine ill-fated vessels who navigated the treacherous waters of the Atlantic. |
The disastrous sinking of the ocean-liner Titanic captured the attention of all North America and Europe. This book, newly updated, examines how Halifax and its people came to terms with the impact of the sinking, recounting the touching stories of some of the victims and the survivors. |
A fascinating and readable account of the brilliance and determination of one man who played an innovative role in world transportation history. |
Fastest in the WorldThe Saga of Canada's Revolutionary Hydrofoils(Formac Illustrated History)By John BoileauIn Fastest in the World, John Boileau tells the story of the naval architects and engineers, excited by the prospect of developing high-speed submarine chasers, who built the world-class hydrofoil craft, HMCS Bras d'Or. |
Shipwreck TreasuresDisaster and Discovery on Canada's East Coast(Formac Illustrated History)By Roger MarstersIllustrated in colour with artifacts, underwater photography and historical visuals, Shipwreck Treasures tracks four centuries of marine disasters on Canada's eastern seaboard. |
The sinking of the ocean-liner Titanic captured the attention of all North America and Europe. As the nearest large port to the site of the disaster, Halifax was the focus of the world's grief.
Paperback Out of print
9780887804670 | Published: January 1999 |
John Cabot & the Voyage of the Matthew is a vivid, colourful evocation of the spirit of a great explorer and his times. |