Fine design history of VLCCs
The Development of Crude Oil Tankers, by Dr Ray Solly
Dr Ray Solly engagingly examines the history of crude oil tankers from the early days of sailing vessels to design breakthroughs for the single-hulled VLCC's and on to the later stronger safer double-hulled vessels.
Lavishly supported by 211 images and often accompanied by a ship plan, the book is well crafted by the author – reflecting a varied career as a former navigating officer, schoolmaster and maritime author. Aimed at the huge army of ship enthusiasts as well as a resource for those working in allied shipping professions, it has a ship and general index for ease of searching.
It is also glossy and graceful enough a hardback tome to sit proudly on any coffee table.
The Development of Crude Oil Tankers: a Historical Miscellany
By Dr Ray Solly
Pen & Sword, £30.00
ISBN: 978 15267 92419
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