Ships on the Humber

The Humber Estuary is a remarkable place. It drains 28% of England, and is one of the most dangerous rivers in the world to navigate. Every year 60 million tonnes of cargo move on its waters and 1 million passengers pass through its ports. Naturally, such a vibrant waterway gives rise to a huge variety of shipping using it. With over 150 images of shipping on the Humber, readers can now enjoy that variety, which includes Hull trawlers, Grimsby 'Snibbies', a plethora of Ro-Ro s and Car Carriers together with Sea/River vessels, coasters of all shapes and sizes as well as small work boats and tugs, dredgers, Dive Support Vessels and specialized ships of all sorts.Which was the most expensive oil tanker ever built? This book has the answer and the photograph! From particular vessels of interest, such as the 1957 built Port Line ship (now unrecognisable), or the 1958 Bowater vessel which just goes on and on, to a tug capsize during a routine berthing operation which took a terrifying turn, this book tells you everything you'll need to know about Ships on the Humber.