Many of the books in our collections were written about events that occured between 1920 and 1980, or from World War I and World War II until the late 20th century. Our rare books describe ships and adventures from the 1870s to the 1920s and 1930s. Reference works, histories, articles and pamphlets investigate topics in maritime history ranging from biography to detailed technical manuals. Many of the books and pamphlets in our collection are unique due to their subject matter or date of publication.
Materials in the Library include:
Books: Accounts, Histories, specifications, Technical manuals and Handbooks
Special Publications: Annual Reports, Pamphlets, Periodical, Historical News Clippings
Special Collections: Nautical Charts, Ships Lines, Archives and Manuscripts Collections
Subjects and topics (click on an item to view details) in the Library's collection of books, pamphlets and periodicals include:
Please call the Library for more information: 310-548-7618, Ext. 215.
