The book cover of 'On Board' by Tom Adams and Tom Jay, published by Wide Eyed, featuring a light blue background filled with vintage illustrations of ships, boats, and sailboats, with the title 'ON BOARD' written vertically in large white letters.
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On Board

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Set sail for a journey through time and around the world . . . 

Packed with exciting, real-life stories and detailed illustrations, this is the fascinating story of how boats and ships have transformed our world. 

For thousands of years, the only way to cross the oceans was by boat. How must those first voyagers have felt, first hugging the shorelines and eventually venturing out across open seas?  

On Board charts water transport through history, exploring: 

  • Early seafarers and the great journeys that carried people across the globe. 
  • How boats and ships have changed over time, from simple craft to modern engineering. 
  • Famous voyages, including circumnavigations and groundbreaking expeditions. 
  • Life at sea, from navigation and safety to daily routines on board. 
  • Remarkable vessels from history, including iconic ships and ancient discoveries. 
  • Inspiring figures who changed maritime history, such as lighthouse keeper Grace Darling, who saved lives at sea and Hugh Mulzac, the first Black US shipmaster. 
  • Surprising facts, record-breaking ships and unusual designs from around the world. 


Brought to life with rich, detailed illustrations, On Board takes readers deep into the world of seafaring, past and present. From dramatic adventures to quiet moments of discovery, every page reveals something new about how humans have explored and connected across water. 

Perfect for curious readers who love history, technology and adventure – step aboard and start your journey today!  

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Our standard UK processing and fulfillment time is 1-3 working days with delivery in 3-5 days. Excludes Custom Prints and customised clothing. 

Please read here for important US customs information.

We hope you will be pleased with your purchase. Should you wish to return anything bought from us, we will be happy to refund or exchange a product provided it is in fully resellable condition.

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Christmas 2026 Last Order Dates


For November and December our UK inland standard processing and fulfilment time is 5-7 working days.

Last UK order date for 1st class standard delivery is Sunday 13 December 2026. 


Last UK order date for FedEx delivery is Friday 18 December 2026.

Recommended USA* and Canada last order date is Sunday 6 December 2026.


*Shipping to the US may require additional customs processing time. Please see our Delivery and Returns page for full details.

If shipping to Europe and Rest of the World, we advise placing your order by Sunday 6 December 2026.

*The above information excludes Custom Prints, Print on Demand Clothing and Drop Ship Telescopes.

Please see our Delivery and Returns page for further information.

 
On Board
£20.00

Frequently asked questions

Our standard processing and fulfillment time is 1-2 working days from the time you placed your order, excluding Custom Prints, online-only telescopes and personalised clothing.

All UK orders (excluding personalised clothing) are sent using a tracked service.

Custom Prints (those which are customised by choosing a size and frame) and personalised clothing take a little longer to fulfill due to being made to order.

Please see our Delivery and returns page for more information and last order dates.

Online-only telescopes are shipped directly from Celestron.

FREE Standard UK delivery for all orders over £50 (Royal Mail)

For all other orders, we offer Standard UK delivery for £4.95 per order (Royal Mail).

Delivery rate varies by country and value of order, and starts from as little as £6.95. 

Please allow 5-7 working days for standard orders to be dispatched.

Custom Prints (those which are customised by choosing a size and frame) and personalised clothing take a little longer to fulfill due to being made to order. Please see our recommended last order dates for these items on our  Delivery and returns page.

We send using a Royal Mail/FedEx tracked delivery service (excluding personalised products). Please allow 7-10 working days to receive after we have dispatched.

Please see our Delivery and returns page for all information.

For all returns, please contact us as soon as possible using the contact form, expressing your wish to return. Please wait for confirmation from one of our team before returning.

Custom Prints (those which are customised by choosing a size and frame) and personalised clothing are made to order and therefore we are unable to offer a refund or exchange, unless they are faulty.

Please see our Delivery and returns page for full information.