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The Marine Society is the world's most enduring seafarers charity. Founded in 1756, the society is committed to the well-being, personal, and professional development of those who go to sea. 
Our bookshop serves individual seafarers, past and present, as well as maritime corporate interests throughout the world. If the book or product you are interested in is not shown on this site we can probably get it to you within 24 hours. We will be pleased to advise our best price. Just complete our contact form and we'll get back to you right away.
Funds generated by this site are used to offset the cost of Marine Society charitable services in support of seafarers.

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They Couldnt Have Done It Without Us

They Couldnt Have Done It Without Us

Over seventy merchant ships sailed in the Task force sent by Britain to recapture the Falkland islands in 1982. Some were Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels, but the majority were STUFT-ships taken up from trade-and the officers and crew. of these merchant vessels, all volunteers, suddenly found themselves thrust into a war zone in the South Atlantic.

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I176E SOLAS Amendments 2010-2011

I176E SOLAS Amendments 2010-2011

This publication presents amendments to the SOLAS Convention and the 1988 Protocol.

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ID520E MARPOL 2011

ID520E MARPOL 2011

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (better known as MARPOL), is one of the most important international agreements on the subject of marine pollution.

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Hostilities Only

Hostilities Only

Hostilities Only offers a real insight into the training and lives of sailors, marines and WRENS during the Second World War.

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Able Seaman

Able Seaman

Brian Lavery returns with the second volume of his engaging social history of the Royal Navy's 'lower deck', exploring the world of the seamen (as opposed to the officers of the quarterdeck).

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Shipping of the Bosphorus

Shipping of the Bosphorus

A splendid all-colour, pictorial album looking at vessels and shipyards in Istanbul and the Bosphorus.

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