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The famous and complete history of sailing ships from its beginning until the late 19th century. Probably the best and most detailed book about historical windjammers from all countries and continents. First published in 1909.
Author : Edward Keble Chatterton
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 24,85 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 3861953080
The famous and complete history of sailing ships from its beginning until the late 19th century. Probably the best and most detailed book about historical windjammers from all countries and continents. First published in 1909.
Author : Romola Anderson
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 37,45 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 : Franco Giorgetti
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,17 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Sailing ships
ISBN : 9788854403123
Written from the unique perspective of an architect and sailboat designer who is also an ardent sailor, this volume traces the origins and development of great sailing ships. Enthusiasts will be fascinated by the meticulous research and multimedia presentation of the milestones in the history of the sailing ship. A spectacular photographic catalog of the most famous and impressive ships, this handsome volume documents the milestones in sailing, presenting magnificent photographs and a detailed analysis of all the great sailing ships, some of which still ply the seas to this day. From antiquity to present-day, this book is organized chronologically, delving into the origins of the great sailing ships, from the earliest galleons dating to the early 1500s, to the clippers of the nineteenth century, to the windjammers of the twentieth century, and the future of sailing. Franco Giorgetti provides in-depth information on ship-building techniques, including the secrets of the world's foremost ship builders.
Author : Howard Irving Chapelle
Publisher : Random House Value Publishing
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 17,70 MB
Release : 1935
Category : History
ISBN :
More than 200 drawings and photos highlight this authoritative study of America's nautical heritage.
Author : Britannica Educational Publishing
Publisher : Britannica Educational Publishing
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 15,29 MB
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1615307273
Even as airlines provide faster means of travel, ships and boats remain as important as ever in transporting passengers and cargo across the worlds bodies of water. While ship design has become increasingly sophisticated with time, everything including the luxury liners, warships, and sailboats of today owe much to the watercraft that facilitated travel, trade, and war among ancient cultures. This detailed volume examines the development of the different types of water vehicles and the design of related structures, including docks and quays.
Author : Joseph Wheatley
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,62 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Sailing ships
ISBN : 9781853673993
Lavishly illustrated with large-scale color artwork, this detailed narrative covers more than 500 years of the rise and fall of sailing ships. 91 color plates.
Author : Theodore J. Karamanski
Publisher : Wayne State University Press
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 13,3 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780814329115
The evolution of the Lake Michigan Schooner -- The maritime frontier : schooners and urban development on the Lake Michigan shore -- Before the mast and at the helm : captains and crews on Lake Michigan schooners -- Schooner City : the life and times of the Chicago River port -- Lost on Lake Michigan wrecks, rescues, and navigational aids.
Author : Charles Gerard Davis
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 20,58 MB
Release : 1984-01-01
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 0486246582
An anecdotal, highly personal course through America's nautical history features nearly 140 images of ships from the 18th through 20th centuries: quoddy boats, fishing schooners, clippers, packet ships, frigates, and other vessels.
Author : Howard Irving Chapelle
Publisher : Bonanza Books
Page : 558 pages
File Size : 18,65 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780517004876
A technical study of U.S. military vessels that provides information on the evolution of naval construction, design, and policy prior to the twentieth century
Author : Otmar Schäuffelen
Publisher : Hearst Books
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 10,74 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781588163844
Come sailing with Chapman, on the pages of an expansive, attractively illustrated reference to large, and frequently famous, sailboats from around the globe. Enthusiasts will find completely up-to-date information on these extremely popular boats, more than 450 color photos, and descriptions of different types of sailing ships and rigging. Each craft listed features a full-color picture, details, and statistics, accompanied by facts and figures on its home port, the year it was built, the names of the owner and crew, plus rigging, tonnage, mast, sails, and use.