Professor Aronnax and his two companions, trapped aboard a fantastic submarine as prisoners of the deranged Captain Nemo, come face to face with exotic ocean creatures and strange sights hidden from the world above.

This amply illustrated, nontechnical book traces the evolution of the sailing ship over the course of 6,000 years - from those of ancient Egypt and Crete (4000-1000 B.C.) to the full-rigged clipper ships of the 19th century. The development of northern and southern European vessels is also described. 20 halftones and 134 figures.

How do submarines sink and float? What do submarines do underwater? Looking at features from the top of the periscope to the end of the torpedo tubes, this book uncovers how and why submarines work miles under the surface of the ocean.

Analyzes the structure of and provides historical information for a wide variety of vessels, from ancient Egyptian warships and Greek triremes to modern aircraft carriers and ocean liners.

Text and illustrations describe how ships and boats have been used throughout history, from the earliest trading vessels to modern luxury liners.