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Each year the North American Society for Oceanic History presents the John Lyman Book Awards, named after the late Professor John Lyman of the University of North Carolina, to recognize excellence in the publication of books that make significant contributions to the study and understanding of maritime and naval history.
A Bridge of Ships by James Pritchard
Winner of the 2012 Lyman Book Award, Category “Canadian Naval and Maritime History”
In A Bridge of Ships James Pritchard tells the story of the rapidly changing circumstances and forceful personalities that shaped government shipbuilding policy. He examines the ownership and expansion of the shipyards and the role of ship repairing, as well as recruitment and training of the labour force. He also tells the story of the struggle for steel and the expansion of ancillary industries. Pritchard provides a definitive picture of Canada's wartime ship production, assesses the cost (more than $1.2 billion), and explains why such an enormous effort left such a short-lived legacy.
Praise from the jury:
“Excellent resource and excellent presentation, the author knows shipbuilding.”
“Most comprehensive, documented, and well written, detailing the tremendous contribution made by Canadian yards for the war effort.”
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Surveyors of Empire by Stephen J. Hornsby
Winner of the 2012 Lyman Book Award, Category “Naval and Maritime Science and Technology”
Using research from both sides of the Atlantic, Stephen Hornsby examines the development of British military cartography in North America during and after the Seven Years War, as well as advancements in military and scientific equipment used in surveying. At the same time, he follows the land speculation of two leading surveyors, Samuel Holland and J.F.W. Des Barres, and the publication history of The Atlantic Neptune.
Praise from the jury:
“Packed with often-overlooked information, well written, replete with relevant illustrations.”
“Ambitious topic and research that went into the study of coastal exploration. Well-written, insightful, I could go on…”
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