Description:

Published by The Shipbuilder & Marine Engine Builder, London, 1939. First Edition. Bound in clean green cloth with bright, gilt titles to front board, this hardcover 1939 Souvenir Number of the Shipbuilder and Marine Engine-Builder. 64pp with full-page colour plate of the Mauretania, Portrait of Lady Bates who launched the ship on 28th July, 1938.16 Chapters as follows: The Owners of The Mauretania: The Builders (Birkenhead Works of Cammell Laird): The New & Old Mauretania: The Design: Construction of Hull: Launch & Completion: Equipment: Emergency Arrangements: Navigation & Wireless Equipment: Main Propelling Machinery: Bolier Installation: Electrical Installation: Accommodation: Services: Ventilation & Heating: Sea Trials & Maiden Atlantic Crossing. Six folding plates of technical arrangements, numerous large B/W photos of technical gear (e.g. Allen West Control Panel) also, lounges, restaurants, cabins, state rooms, furnishing and fittings ( e.g. Art & crafts Strohmenger piano in the first class lounge). Very many ( 100 firms in total) of the suppliers took large illustrated adverts in this souvenir publication, including the following: Marconi, Cammell Laird, Bakelite Ltd, Thorneycroft, Yarrow and Co, Shell, Guest Keen & Nettlefolds etc. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

    Dimensions:
  • 10.25" x 13.25"
  • Condition:
  • Excellent Condition with no missing or torn pages

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