The Iron Ships A Maritime History Of BHP 1885-1992 by Denis M Riley
SKU: B-000022

The Iron Ships A Maritime History Of BHP 1885-1992

Author: Denis M Riley
Special Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Condition: In very good condition. The dust jacket has light scuffing, minor fading. The cover has minor shelving wear. Clean and tidy pages. No writing. No dog ears. No pages tears. Tight strong binding. From a smoke free home.

Transport & Engineering History Australiana

Secondhand copy — please check photos and condition notes.
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Denis M Riley’s The Iron Ships charts the rise of BHP’s steel and ore fleet from 1885 to 1992, a sweeping maritime history that sails through Australia’s industrial past. This richly illustrated hardcover, complete with its original dust jacket, brings to life the engineering feats and seafaring labour that powered an empire of iron.

Young adults and collectors alike will appreciate the crisp photos, line drawings, and vintage maps that pepper every chapter. The 1992 first edition is a scarce find on the antiquarian market, especially in this tidy, smoke-free condition.

Light scuffing to the jacket and minor shelving wear to the boards are the only signs of age; inside, the pages are clean, tight, and unmarked. No inscriptions, ex-libris stamps, or dog-eared corners—just a strong binding ready for the shelf or study desk.

Whether you’re tracing Australian business history, modelling classic cargo ships, or hunting a standout gift for a maritime enthusiast, this copy of The Iron Ships delivers authoritative detail without the usual library scars.