The Golden Century: Classic Motor Yachts, 1830-1930 Book

The history of sailing yachts has been recounted often, but magnificent steam and motor yachts, although far more popular in their time, have been largely neglected. Many of these vessels rivaled great mansions in both the luxury and the quality of their workmanship. And they cost fortunes to build and maintain. This book is a loving look at some of the most beautiful steam and motor yachts in the world, beginning in 1830 when the first private steam vessel was commissioned in England, the 120-foot Menai. Unimaginably lavish vessels would follow, some powered by gas, others by diesel. As one can see from the beautiful photographs in this book (most never previously published), all were elegant. Ross MacTaggart documents here a world that has largely vanished in an expansive text, biographies, and 263 duotone photographs. Inluded is a helpful Source list for photographic archives, and related subjects.Read More