Migrant Ships to Australia and New Zealand 1900 to 1939
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Migrant Ships to Australia and New Zealand 1900 to 1939
By (Author) Peter Plowman
Rosenberg Publishing
Rosenberg Publishing
1st August 2009
Australia
Classifications
Tertiary Education
Non Fiction
Pressure groups, protest movements and non-violent action
384.5
Physical Properties
Paperback
192
Width 210mm, Height 285mm
Description
Following the success of "Australian Migrant Ships 1946-1971" Peter Plowman examines those ships and shipping companies used to transport migrants to Australia and New Zealand from 1900 to 1939. During the period covered by the book there was no regular assisted passage scheme available, though from time to time various government incentives were offered. The majority of migrants paid the full fare, and they mostly travelled on regular passenger liners. Though the majority of migrants came from Great Britain there was a steady flow from Germany and Italy to both Australia and New Zealand. Peter documents the vessels, where built, by whom, their tonnage, their voyages and their ultimate fate.
Reviews
'There are over 250 ships described and illustrated in this most absorbing of books. Highly commendable.' -- Nautical Magazine Feb 2010
