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Author: Franco Giorgetti Publisher: ISBN: 9788854403123 Category : Sailing ships Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
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: Franco Giorgetti Publisher: ISBN: 9788854403123 Category : Sailing ships Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
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: Romola Anderson Publisher: Courier Corporation ISBN: 0486149528 Category : Transportation Languages : en Pages : 242
Book Description
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: Charles Gerard Davis Publisher: Courier Corporation ISBN: 0486246582 Category : Transportation Languages : en Pages : 257
Book Description
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: Joseph Wheatley Publisher: ISBN: 9781853673993 Category : Sailing ships Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
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: Britannica Educational Publishing Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing ISBN: 1615307273 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 191
Book Description
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: Franco Giorgetti
Author: Franco Giorgetti
Author: Romola Anderson
Author: Charles Gerard Davis
Author: Joseph Wheatley
Author: Edward Keble Chatterton
Author: Martin Becker
Author: Howard Irving Chapelle
Author: Peter F. Copeland
Author: Britannica Educational Publishing
Author: Romola Anderson