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River Thames Shipping Since 2000: Cargo Shipping (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781445697321)
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xExplore the evolution of commercial shipping on the River Thames since 2000.
Discover how the bustling riverside wharves of East London have transformed into luxury apartments, while commercial life has shifted downriver. This book examines the adaptation of Tilbury Docks to handle container ships and roll-on/roll-off ferries, and the emergence of the London Gateway container terminal. Learn about the ongoing traffic of oil and sea-dredged aggregates, and the unique role of tugs in transporting containerized waste.
Perfect for maritime enthusiasts, historians, and shipping professionals interested in the modern history of the River Thames.
Author: Malcolm Batten
ISBN-10: 1445697327
ISBN-13: 9781445697321
Publisher: Amberley Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2020
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.50w x 0.40d
By Malcolm Batten
xMalcolm Batten has always had an interest in the local transport scene. After a boyhood of trainspotting, he started taking photographs in 1969. Since then he has recorded the local buses and railways, in an area which has seen enormous change.
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