Southampton Docks

Southampton Docks is one of the most important maritime centres in the UK, and here Andrew Britton explores its rich history. From four-funnelled liners and flying boats to power stations and refineries, this volume depicts all that happened in the docks, the living heartbeat of the city. Herein see previously unpublished behind-the-scenes shots of the dock at work, of captain's logbooks and tickets - even some ships' menus; it all gives the true flavour of dock life. Using the original port map of Southampton and historic artefacts, the lives and times of Southampton Docks are brought to the fore. This edition is lavishly illustrated with rare and unseen images, providing a real treat for anyone interested in Southampton and its docks.