What Ship Is That?

by Bobby L. Basnight

Anyone who has looked out at the sea, a great lake, or a harbor has probably wondered about the ship on its horizon, guessing its origin or, perhaps, its destination. This innovative field guide shows how to instantly identify the type of vessel with more than 250 line drawings and detailed descriptions. Basnight outlines more than 96 types of boats and ships, from harbor tugs and bulk carriers to shrimp trawlers and brigantines, oil tankers, navy destroyers, halibut schooners, and every other ship currently plying oceans and waterways. Updated to reflect current changes in military ships, this is a fabulous field guide for boaters and coastal residents.

180 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1996

Reviews

[Elizabeth Sims · Rating 5 out of 5]

Used this very often when living in a house overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca (between Seattle and the ocean). Fun and helpful!

[Anna L Conti · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent basic guide to types of boats & ships that one might see along the North American coastal waterways. Good "spotting" tips, anticipates problems when viewing from the waterline. Lots of technical details - more than I could absorb on the first time through. Nice small size, flexible binding (perfect for throwing in the backpack when heading out for a walk around the bay.)

But this book is out of print!! I feel so lucky to have found my copy. It should really be reissued, since there is no one else out there, that I can find, in print or online, that is providing this info to the public.