Allan A Kirk - Anchor Ships and Anchor Men, Tauranga in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty for sale

Research on this history of the Anchor Shipping and Foundry Company of Nelson was begun by Sydney Cannington after his retirement as company managing director in 1954. When he died 10 years later he had gathered much material about the company and this was used when Allan Kirk, a well known maritime historian, took over the project. Formed in 1862 Anchor was the oldest shipping company in NZ at the time of publication. At the peak of its powers the company was best known for its regular ferry service between Nelson and Wellington, but this ended in 1953. Through its history Anchor ships operated coastal services to many of NZ ports, but like the ferry operations these were gradually reduced as other forms of transport, mainly road, rail and inter-island rail ferries, were introduced and the remaining services also eventually succumbed for economic reasons and changes to shipping technologies. Anchor Shipping will be rembered for the vital part it played in the maintenance of the nation's transportation systems for more than a century. The combined efforts of Kirk and Conningham provides a valuable record of that contribution. First edition of 1967 from Reed, 186 pages including three appendices (one a comprehensive fleet list), and index for ships and people, 58 b/w photos, including portraits. Blue hard covers with gilt spine titles NF with tiny bump lower spine base, internally NF, no inscriptions. Unclipped colour art DJ by W W Stewart to front, with Anchor house flag on rear panel, is VG+ with one short tear and few tiny chips. 22cm By 14.5cm
Author
Allan A Kirk
Title
Anchor Ships and Anchor Men
Publisher name
Reed, Wellington
Shipping time
2 - 4 days
Publication year
1967
Edition
First edition
Binding type
Hard cover
Vendor name
BOPBooks
Vendor rating
Key words
Maritime, New Zealand, Coastal Shipping, History, Anchor Company
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