The unforgettable story of a famous eighteenth century mutiny aboard The Bounty, and the Lunenberg County-built replica that starred with Marlon Brando in a Hollywood film, and was later sailed by a fearless captain straight into destruction. |
Gunboats on the Great Lakes 1866-68The British Navy's show of force at the time of ConfederationBy Cheryl MacDonaldThis book tells the story of three British gunboats that patrolled the Great lakes in the aftermath of the US Civil War when Canada was negotiating Confederation and under Fenian attack. Cheryl MacDonald explores the impact of Fenian invasions on Canada and how the presence of the gunboats helped guarantee Canadian sovereignty. |
In this book, Carmel Vivier tells the stories of nine ill-fated vessels who navigated the treacherous waters of the Atlantic. |
The story of Canadas two British naval bases and their little-known role in preserving Canada for 170 years |
Captain James Cook in Atlantic CanadaThe adventurer and map maker's formative yearsBy Jerry LockettA fascinating account of the famous Captain James Cook and the formative years he spent learning navigation, map-making and naval command during turbulent years in Atlantic Canada |
First to DieThe First Canadian Navy Casualties in the First World War(Formac Illustrated History)By Bryan ElsonThe tragic story of four young Canadian seamen, and the early days of the Canadian Navy |
Bold PrivateersTerror, Plunder and Profit on Canada's Atlantic Coast(Formac Illustrated History)By Roger MarstersBold Privateers is a collection of fascinating stories of the era's notorious privateers. It recalls the exploits of privateer captains, their fortunes and failures, reveals the importance of booty hunting during war. |
Explosion in Halifax HarbourThe illustrated account of a disaster that shook the worldBy David B. FlemmingThis book offers a definitive account of the Halifax explosion and its aftermath, and the most extensive collection of images - many in colour - available in print. |