Description
This quirky compendium of nautical stories, facts, fi gures andmiscellany is a must-have for all the salty sea-dogs out there.From stories of dramatic voyages, myths, superstitions andfamous sea battles, to curious sea creatures and our greatestexplorers, this charming book brings together the expertise ofworld-leading curators in a pocket-sized volume.Fish and Ships is a celebration of the practical and the bizarre:inspiring tales of nautical endeavour, notable firsts, the originsof maritime sayings and the weird and wonderful lifeforms in thedepths of the sea.