First published in 1768, this remarkable collection of sophisticated line drawings offers a fascinating treatise for model builders, naval historians, and maritime enthusiasts. Documenting merchant and naval ships from various countries, it features 70 illustrations that chart vessel dimensions, crew size, storage capabilities, and manner of rigging. Reprint of the Holmiæ, Stockholm, 1768 edition.
The Art of Rigging by George Biddlecombe The best manual ever produced on rigging the sailing ship — indispensable for serious model builders. Terms and phrases, onshore operations, rigging brigs, yachts, small vessels, much more. Introduction. 17 plates.
100 Historic Ships in Full Color by John Batchelor Accurate, full-color paintings of amazing ships — from the royal barge of the Egyptian pharaoh Khûfu (2657 B.C.) to the nuclear submarine U.S.S. Seawolf. Extensive descriptive captions. 100 full-color illustrations.
The Book of Old Ships: From Egyptian Galleys to Clipper Ships by Henry B. Culver Superb, authoritative history of sailing vessels, with 80 magnificent line illustrations. Galley, bark, caravel, longship, whaler, many more. Detailed, informative text on each vessel by noted naval historian. Introduction.
