Otago harbour - Softcover
- PublisherOtago Harbour Board
- Publication date1985
- ISBN 10 0473002884
- ISBN 13 9780473002886
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages357
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Otago Harbour Currents of Controversy
Published by
Otago Harbour Board, Dunedin
(1985)
ISBN 10: 0473002884
ISBN 13: 9780473002886
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: VG+. Dust Jacket Condition: VG. Photos, Art, Maps.Plans, Drawinge Etc (illustrator). 1st. Gavin McLean is an established NZ marine historian who already had several port or hardbour histories to his credit when he undertook this history of Otago Harbour. Dunedin, the main city of the Otago province was fortunate in having two practical sites for its shipping terminal, but this was to present difficulties and controversies over a long period of competing development objectives. One port was at the head of the harbour, and adjacent the streets of down-town Dunedin, the second at Port Chalmers on the northern shore of the harbour and approximately half-way between the entrance and Dunedin. Although commercial shipping movement in Otago Harbour could be traced back to before the arrival of the first immigrant ships in the 1840s, it was to be more than a century later that Port Chalmers emerged from controversies, mismanagement and parochialism as location for future major port development. This came about largely from the evolution of shipping technology from the 1950s onward, with the introduction of the new era of larger and deeper draught container ships needing special shore-side handling equipment. All events leading up to this decision are graphically detailed in McLean's book which, is surprising for the sponsoring Board had often gained a blemished reputation. However, as the author explains, he was given "editorial freedom on matters of historical interpretation --- even on recent events. There were no requests to look the other way or to bury the past." As a result his book is a "warts and all" account to the struggles, differences and decisions made regarding an operation vital to the Otago economy and community. It should serve as the template for other local body and corporate histories. Every facet of port development from the practical to the improbable, including the construction of a naval base, is included in this impressive study. Extending beyond the boundaries of a port history the book covers among its eight appendices ship-building and ship repairing , commercial fishing, harbour ferries, recreation and shipwrecks and hulks. Other appendices to this comprehensive and well researched history include an illustrated harbour board fleet list, board members/officers list, shipping arrivals, cargo handling and financial statistics. First edition of 1983 published by the Otago Harbour Board, 357 pages including eight appendices, notes, bibliography, general index and shipping index, illustrated with 12 colour plates --- 10 reproductions of contemporary art and two full page colour photos, b/w photos throughout, 19 maps or plans. profile drawings with board fleet list including dredges, few cartoons etc and end-paper maps. Blue hard covers with gilt spine titles VG+, internally also VG+ with occasional slight separation at the gutter, but text block firm and tight. Colour DJ VG with colour photo to front, tug profiles at rear, sunning to spine and front vertical edge, unclipped with three short tears, one upper edge adjacent spine and lower front edge. A large and heavy book, approaching 1.4kg unpacked -- contact vendor for accurate post pricing. Seller Inventory # 004907
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OTAGO HARBOUR: CURRENTS OF CONTROVERSY
Published by
Otago Harbour Board
(1985)
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ISBN 13: 9780473002886
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Book Description Unknown Binding. Condition: VG. Hardback in Very Good condition with Very Good dust jacket. 357 pages. Book spine slightly cocked. . * Quick Shipping * All Books Mailed in Boxes * Free Tracking Provided *. Seller Inventory # 45838
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(1985)
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ISBN 13: 9780473002886
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Otago harbour. by McLean, Gavin. Hardcover, excellent condition, minor wrinking to end papers,minor bumping to edges, and bottom corner. Dust jacket minor fading, and edge wear. ISBN 9780473002886. Publisher: Otago Harbour Board, 1985 Gavin McLean is an established NZ marine historian who already had several port or hardbour histories to his credit when he undertook this history of Otago Harbour. Dunedin, the main city of the Otago province was fortunate in having two practical sites for its shipping terminal, but this was to present difficulties and controversies over a long period of competing development objectives. One port was at the head of the harbour, and adjacent the streets of down-town Dunedin, the second at Port Chalmers on the northern shore of the harbour and approximately half-way between the entrance and Dunedin. Although commercial shipping movement in Otago Harbour could be traced back to before the arrival of the first immigrant ships in the 1840s, it was to be more than a century later that Port Chalmers emerged from controversies, mismanagement and parochialism as location for future major port development. This came about largely from the evolution of shipping technology from the 1950s onward, with the introduction of the new era of larger and deeper draught container ships needing special shore-side handling equipment. All events leading up to this decision are graphically detailed in McLean's book which, is surprising for the sponsoring Board had often gained a blemished reputation. Seller Inventory # ABE-1641856958460
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