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Informationen zum Autor Andrew Gladwell has 25 years' experience as a heritage specialist. He studied at the Department of Museum Studies, University of Leicester, has a BA from the University of Kent and was awarded the AMA+ from the Museums Association in 2004. He has a passion for maritime heritage and has created the official website of the UK Paddle Steamer Preservation Society. Klappentext The commercial paddle steamer was the Comet of 1812. Soon competitive steamer services developed! resulting in bigger and magnificent vessels! and before long no seaside resort was complete without a pleasure steamer moored alongside the pier. This book outlines the efforts to preserve what remains of pleasure steamer heritage in Britain. A brief history of pleasure steamers in the UK, covering their development, restoration, passenger experiences and routes. Zusammenfassung The commercial paddle steamer was the Comet of 1812. Soon competitive steamer services developed, resulting in bigger and magnificent vessels, and before long no seaside resort was complete without a pleasure steamer moored alongside the pier. This book outlines the efforts to preserve what remains of pleasure steamer heritage in Britain. Inhaltsverzeichnis Beginnings / Victorian and Edwardian Heyday / Between the Wars / Decline of the Paddle Steamers / Preservation and Operation / Conclusion / Pleasure Steamers and Their Operators / Further Information / Further Reading / Index
