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Dive into the captivating world of maritime history with this brilliantly illustrated hardback book by Nick Tolerton. It's a captivating journey through the legacy of magnificent passenger and cargo ships that shaped New Zealand's maritime heritage. Explore the colorful characters who braved the seas: from masters and engineers to radio operators and seamen, each page is filled with salty tales that illuminate adventures at sea and ashore. Experience firsthand accounts of storms, war, and eccentric characters alongside heartwarming and humorous misadventures in port. This intriguing book also features never-before-seen excerpts from the diary of a passenger aboard New Zealand's worst immigrant ship, where tragic events unfolded during a harrowing voyage. Additionally, you'll find personal recollections from New Zealand's last Cape Horner. Spanning 329 pages and enriched with over 400 illustrations—most never before published—this book is a treasure trove for maritime enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Perfect as a thoughtful gift or a delightful addition to your collection, this book shines a spotlight on the golden age of seafaring in New Zealand. Secure your copy today and embark on an unforgettable maritime adventure!

Author: Nick Tolerton Publisher: Nick Tolerton
Bind: hardback
Dimensions: 210 x 295 mm
Pages: 329
Publication Date: 30-07-2021

The story of the magnificent passenger and cargo ships that made New Zealand - and the colourful characters who manned them. Masters, engineers, deck officers, radio operators, seamen, cadets, shore staff and passengers talked to maritime historian Nick Tolerton for this brilliantly illustrated book, full of salty tales of adventures at sea and ashore, war, storms, smuggling, eccentric characters, and fun and misadventures in port. Special features include harrowing excerpts from the previously unpublished diary of a passenger on New Zealand’s worst immigrant ship on which 44 people died on the voyage to New Zealand and the recollections of New Zealand’s last Cape Horner. This fascinating story of the golden age of seafaring is complemented by 400 photographs, most of them previously unpublished.