This quirky compendium of nautical stories, facts, figures and
miscellany is a must-have for all the salty sea-dogs out there. From
stories of dramatic voyages, myths, superstitions and famous sea
battles, to curious sea creatures and our greatest explorers, this
charming book brings together the expertise of world-leading curators in
a pocket-sized volume.
Fish and Shipsis a celebration of the practical and the bizarre:
inspiring tales of nautical endeavour, notable firsts, the origins of
maritime sayings and the weird and wonderful lifeforms in the depths of
the sea.