Across the Irish Sea : Belfast-Liverpool shipping since 1819

"The short-sea route between Liverpool and Belfast was largely the preserve of the Belfast Steamship Company and the formation and development of this company forms the central theme of this book. [...] Provides a real insight into the world of shipping, particularly since the war, when conflicting commercial interests, trading problems, uncertain management decisions, take-overs and fierce competition have characterised the latter years of the company; its association with the Coast Lines group and, later, P & O is also covered". There is a varied collection of photographs and a fleet list."--Provided by the publisher.