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Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
News Round-up - A digest of the news of shipping today, including a special report on pirates. The Lancashire connection - One of the most famous names in Liverpool shipping was that of James Chambers & Co., managers of the Lancashire Shipping Co.'s fleet of Castle ships. 100 years of Yeowards - This year sees the 100th aniversary of Yeowards, who operated regular links between the Mersey and the Canary Islands. Craig J. M. Carter reports. Merchant Navy 1973 - Another instalment in the series that details British shipowners and the ships they operated in 1973. The FotoFlite File - Another selection of colour pictures of ships at sea from the files of the leading aerial photographer of ships. Service to Australasia - A look at the ships of one of the best-known shipping companies that traded to Australia and New Zealand and was swallowed up by one of the giant groups. Merchant Navy of Yesterday - A set of four photographs of T. & J. Brocklebank and Anchor Line ships from the files of John Clarkson; the lines are featured in his new book. U-boat on display - During the Second World War, U.S. warships attacked the German submarine U-505. Today, the U-boat is on display at a Chicago museum. Warships of Yesterday - A selection of four photographs of the famous Flower class corvettes of the Second World War. The Bookshelf - Reviews of some of the latest books that are now available from maritime specialists and good booksellers. Letters and Readers' Requests FRONT: The Blue Star Line cargo liner Afric Star, 9,743grt, built by Smith's Dock Co., Middlesbrough, in 1975. BACK: The former Isle of Man Steam Packet Co. ferry Manxman in her new berth at Ruscador drydock at Hull, where she will be used as a floating restaurant and club.
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