This vintage book is a detailed account of the sailing ships that played a significant role in the development of the British Empire, written specially for the officers and seamen of the Mercantile navy. Highly detailed and including a wealth of fascinating information, this volume will appeal to those with an interest British maritime history, and would make for a fantastic addition to any bookshelf. Contents include: The Power of Gold, Steerage Conditions in 1844, Discovery of Gold in Australia, Melbourne and its Shipping in 1851-2, First Gold Cargoes Home, Great Rush to Gold Regions in...