The Pamir Under the New Zealand Ensign. Jack Churchouse. 1978 1st edition. Millwood Press, Wellington

The story of this four masted barque. The New Zealand Government, in partnership with the Union Steam Ship Company, commissioned and sailed this ship between Wellington and North America ports until after WW II

This is THE major work on the subject – keenly sought after and very scarce

The Pamir in the Laeisz and Erikson lines 1905-1941 Seizure and requisition 1941-1942 A chapter on each of ten voyages from 1942 to 1948, with much detail Falmouth for Orders Feb-Oct 1949 Cargo carrying training ship 1949-1957. Loss in a hurricane

Specs Coloured repros of paintings of the ship Very detailed text and lots of old photos including of crew (some named)

284pp; b/w and coloured photos; charts, maps and plans; bibliography; rigging plans on epps; large thick hard covers, gilt lettering; very good condition; sl shelfwear Dust jacket; very good condition; spine tail chipped

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