Cosens of Weymouth, 1848 to 1918. A history of the Bournemouth, Swanage and Weymouth paddle steamers

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Author(s) Clammer, Richard
Publication type Monograph
Year published 2005
Pages 320pp; illus
Publisher Black Dwarf
Place Published Witney

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Name British Library
City London
County Greater London
Country England
Postcode NW1 2DB
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Written by a paddle steamer enthusiast. Well illustrated. Narrative history of the firm including chapters headed: 'Joseph Cosens' ''spirited undertaking'', 1848-50'; 'Competition and partnership, 1851-57'; 'Partnership expended, 1858-60'; 'Portland Railway and fleet rationalisation, 1860-65'; 'The old order passes, 1886-75'; 'The limited company and development to the east and west, 1876-81'; 'Intensified competition and fleet expansion, 1882-87'; etc; etc. Fleet list [pp306-11]