Take an up-close look at ships on the water today--from ferries, to cargo ships to fishing vessels.

Includes index. "Includes actual size photographs"--Jacket.

Come aboard! -- Let's build : ship yards -- Ports and docks -- Setting sail! -- Coming through : ice breakers -- Catch of the day : fishing ships -- Next stop : ferries -- Protecting the waters -- Fueling the world : oil tankers -- Heavy load : cargo ships -- Cruising : passenger ships -- The biggest of the big : aircraft carriers.