The Maritime History of the World: A Chronological Survey of Maritime Events from 5,000 B.C. Until the Present Day, Supplemented by Commentaries, Volume 2Teredo Books, 1985 - Merchant marine |
Contents
Historical Commentary 1816 1905 | 235 |
Maritime Chronology 1945 1984 | 255 |
Epilogue | 281 |
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