The first volume of Pilots concentrated on the stories of American and British schooners. Volume 2 enters what for many will be a less familiar world... that of the remarkable pilot brigs and small undecked craft. Schooners range from the Hiates of Portugal to the beautiful station boats of the North Sea ports of Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, and France. The development of the schooners themselves into such highly sophisticated craft is traced from regional predecessors. Volume 2 of Pilots is not just about boats — the sailors also have their role. The book follows highly difficult manoeuvres under sail, dangerous transfers at sea, the routine of everyday life, and the perils of heavy weather including ships wrecked and lives saved. All aspects of a spectacular and previously unpublished maritime tradition are considered, not forgetting the competitions between pilots to be the best crews.
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Video Finnpilot boarding M/S Aurora Botnia. Cargoship Fiona Sea.
published on 4 September 2021
Video TRENZ Pilot Plug - Christmas Tree
published on 24 December 2020
Opinion Obviously fake and manipulated certificates of Pilot Ladders
published on 1 October 2020
Article New Zealand: Pilot Training requirements were reviewed afer accident
published on 16 October 2021
Video Pilots in the Port of Eixões (Portugal)
published on 2 December 2025
Video Bob Peacock "Maritime Pilot", Maine / NewBrunswick - Part 2
published on 10 September 2020
Video Griffiths off Point Lonsdale, for a look over Griffiths see this video https://youtu.be/rAnG87kd9Uw
published on 26 August 2025
