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A beginner's guide to ship watching on the Great Lakes
Record details
- ISBN: 159193527X :
- ISBN: 9781591935278
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Physical Description:
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200 p. : col. ill. ; 18 cm. - Publisher: Cambridge, MN : Adventure Publications, 2015.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Major ports of the Great Lakes -- Start out ship watching -- Ship watching frequently asked questions -- Where to ship watch -- Fleets on the lakes -- Other ships on the lakes -- Shipwrecks and accidents -- A few especially beautiful ships -- History of freighter design -- Ask a sailor. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Ships Great Lakes (North America) Guidebooks Great Lakes (North America) Guidebooks |
| Genre: | Guidebooks. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | VM 23.7 .O78 2015 | 30775305515182 | General Collection | Available | - |
A Beginner's Guide to Ship Watching on the Great Lakes
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A Beginner's Guide to Ship Watching on the Great Lakes
Start Ship Watching on the Great Lakes Today! Ship watching on the Great Lakes is fascinating! It's hard to fathom how big a 1000-foot-long ship is until you see one navigating on the Great Lakes or passing under a lift bridge. Immediate questions come to mind: Where is it from? What is it carrying? How fast does it go? What do all those ship markings mean? Why did it blast its whistle? With this beginner's guide by Brett Ortler, you'll discover: helpful tips on where to go to view ships and what to look for how to spot a "laker" vs. a "saltie" a longtime mariner's take on life aboard ship which ships have succumbed to storms information about the U.S. Coast Guard, tall ships, Canadian ships and more
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