Author : Romola Anderson
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 14,54 MB
Release : 2012-06-11
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 0486149528
Amply illustrated book traces evolution of the sailing ship over the course of 6,000 years — from vessels of ancient Egypt to full-rigged clipper ships of the 19th century. 20 halftones and 134 figures.
Author : Leo Block
Publisher : US Naval Institute Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 33,3 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Masts and rigging
ISBN : 9781557502094
Man was a sailor long before he invented the wheel or straddled a horse, and his adventures at sea changed the course of history. Initially he was able to sail only downwind, but the Cretans and Phoenicians made design improvements to sails that permitted sailing across and eventually against the wind. The Vikings optimized the performance of the square sail, and the Dutch modified the Arab lateen to create the sail commonly used today. Leo Block tells the story of the evolution of sails and relates it to historic events and other factors that affected the performance of sailing vessels. Numerous illustrations help explain the technical factors involved. Focusing mainly on European improvements, Block details the progress of sail design from the lateen to the square, fore and aft, and classic rigs right up to the swift clipper ships of the nineteenth century just before the advent of steam power. Written in laymen's terms, the book is an excellent learning tool for readers who know little about the history of sailing vessels and a quick reference guide for sailors who want a reminder of how their craft evolved.
Author : ROBERT GARDINER
Publisher : Naval Institute Press
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 50,30 MB
Release : 2013-02-15
Category : History
ISBN : 1612519474
The National Maritime Museum in Greenwich houses the largest collection of scale ship models in the world. Many of the models are official, contemporary artifacts made by the craftsmen of the Royal Navy or the shipbuilders themselves, ranging from the mid-seventeenth century to the present day. As such they represent a three-dimensional archive of unique importance and authority. Treated as historical evidence, they offer more detail than even the best plans, and demonstrate exactly what the ships looked like in a way that even the finest marine painter could not achieve. Now available in paperback, this book tells the story of the evolution of the cruising ship under sail. It includes a large number of model photos all in full-color as well as close-up and detail views. These are captioned in depth, but many are also annotated to focus attention on interesting or unusual features. Although pictorial in emphasis, The Sailing Frigate weaves the pictures into an authoritative text, producing an unusual and attractive form of technical history. While the series will be of particular interest to ship modelers, all those with an interest in ship design and development will be attracted to the in-depth analysis of these beautifully presented books.
Author : Peter F. Copeland
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 34,21 MB
Release : 1987-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780486253886
Forty-five magnificent ready-to-color illustrations depict USS Constitution, sloops, whalers, frigates, clippers, more. Informative captions.
Author : Romola Anderson
Publisher :
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 11,8 MB
Release : 1927
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN :
Author : Frank Howard
Publisher : Popular Culture Ink
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 32,67 MB
Release : 1979
Category : History
ISBN :
Author : David Roy MacGregor
Publisher :
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 17,55 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Clipper ships
ISBN : 9788517774522
Author : David Davies
Publisher : Constable
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 39,26 MB
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN :
This introduction to the years of the Napoleonic wars (1793 to 1815) tells the story of one of the keys to that great conflict, the Ship of the Line - the deadly battleships that played such a vital role in the battles. The author describes the ships' construction and armaments, the daily life of the men who served and the problems faced by commanders of the time in battles that include the Glorious First of June, the Battle of the Nile and Trafalgar.
Author : Chuck Fowler
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 11,60 MB
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : 9780738548142
Tall sailing ships came to the Pacific Northwest beginning in the mid-1700s. Met by native Salish people, the ships brought Spanish, British, Russian, and American explorers, as well as settlers and entrepreneurs to the Puget Sound region. Over the next two centuries, during boom and bust periods, these majestic vessels continued to ply the waters of Puget Sound. Today the proud tall ships operate in a training and education rather than commercial context.
Author : Nigel Rowe
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 46,72 MB
Release : 2014-07-03
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 147290348X
Tall ships epitomize the glamour, majesty and romance of the sea. This book – supported and endorsed by Sail Training International – is a celebration of tall ships today, shining a spotlight on the world's most interesting and glamorous tall ships, the most spectacular regattas, races and adventurous passages, and the huge array of people who sail on them. With gorgeous photography and absorbing text, the book is divided into four chapters: 1) Origins and Evolution, telling the story of tall ships, giving a fascinating perspective on the impact of the development of international trade, conflict, design, technology and navigation 2) Tall Ships Today, celebrating the diversity of over 100 of the most interesting and famous tall ships in the world, with beautiful photography, key statistics and brief text on their histories 3) The Tall Ships Experience, following life on board and exploring how being part of the crew develops life, leadership and employability skills 4) Racing, Regattas and Passages, with at-sea and in-port photography featuring the most spectacular assemblies of sail that bring tall ships to the attention of millions worldwide With unique access to the very best photography and up to date information, this stunning book showcases just why tall ships continue to inspire and captivate people all over the world. Includes a Preface from HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and a Foreword from Sir Robin Knox-Johnston.
