Riverboats - Germany: Books - History and Ships

Frachtschiffe - Binnenschifffahrt auf europäischen Wasserstrassen (Typenkompass)

European waterways are used by thousands of cargo and tanker ships, whose size becomes apparent only when they dock.

Large volumes of goods can be transported with low energy and personnel, far more than by rail or truck with the same engine power. Modern ship engines produce fewer pollutants, and new fuels such as natural gas are being tested.

In this type guide, Ingo Steller, an expert in inland shipping, provides an overview of the different types of cargo ships operating on the Rhine, Danube, Elbe, and Oder.

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Schubschifffahrt auf der Elbe

Joachim Winde presents around 150 mostly unpublished historical photographs that invite you on an entertaining journey into the history of push barge travel on the Elbe.
Detailed illustrations of the ship constructions and knowledgeable explanations make this extraordinary depiction of the most modern form of inland shipping an exceptional reading pleasure. A must for all friends of Elbe shipping.

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Die Kettenschifffahrt auf Elbe und Saale

The only publication currently available on chain shipping on the Elbe and Saale shows this special form of freight shipping in 120 images.
Shipping expert Sigbert Zesewitz presents the route of the chain from Melnik via Dresden to the mouth of the Elbe in Hamburg with many unpublished historical images. A journey through the history of technology from the late 19th century to around 1945.

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Schifffahrt auf der Donau: Die Geschichte der Flotten, Häfen und Reedereien von 1830 bis heute in Bildern

Shipping expert Franz Dosch presents around 160 fascinating photographs that impressively document the history of shipping on the Danube. The entertaining photo journey recalls freight and passenger shipping, the shipping companies, technical developments and the exciting stories of the shipyards.
A must for all friends of the Danube and its shipping.

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