This album retraces the maritime adventures of Tintin and Haddock while also depicting the vast array of real and imaginary ships drawn by hergé. Present in fifteen out of twenty-three books, the author's love of all things relating to the sea is evident. A meticulous, almost scientfic research of a ship's structure is obvious in every album while keeping the books light and enjoyable. This book rich in details and pictures is a salute to Hergé's talent and a pleasure for any sea lover out there. 2021 edition