Publisher's Synopsis
A guide to places in Britain with maritime connections. It is arranged region-by-region and describes the maritime background for the major city and the area as a whole. This is followed by a gazetter section which describes the coastline and its maritime heritage. Seperate maps pinpoint the position of all the significant maritime museums in Britain and the locations of all the restored vesels open to the public. public.;Where the topography of a coastal area has changed significantly, historical photographs and paintings illustrate the past and specially commissioned photographs reflect the landscpae as it is now.
