Steam Yachts [1875 - 1928] (Leith-Built Ships)

From the golden age of craftsmanship to the twilight of steam, Steam Yachts 1875-1928 brings to life a magnificent world of floating palaces, visionary engineers, and extraordinary wealth. In this fifth volume of his renowned Leith-built Ships series, Ron Neish outlines how the modest Scottish port of Leith became the unlikely global centre for luxury steam yacht construction, producing nearly one hundred of the most elegant and technically advanced vessels of their time. This book explores:Leith’s surprising dominance over better-known shipbuilding giantsthe craftsmanship of skilled workers who created enduring works of beauty and engineering excellencestories of wealth, ambition, and adventure from industrial magnates and royalty to globe-spanning voyages and wartime servicethe design, construction, and legacy of these remarkable ships. Whether you are a maritime enthusiast, a history reader, or simply fascinated by a bygone era of elegance and innovation, this book opens a window on