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Really a highly recommended book
The Masting and Rigging of English Ships of War, 1625-1860
By James Lees
Book review - The Masting and Rigging of English Ships of War, 1625-1860" by James Lees
An other cornerstone in each private library describing the mast, spars and the complex rigging work should be The Masting and Rigging of English Ships of War, 1625-1860 By James Lees Publisher: Naval Institute Press; 2nd Rev edition (October 1984) Pages: 212 ISBN-10: 0870219480...
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Thanks Uwek.
It’s a very interesting and informative tome for everything related to rigging. However I have found that my nautical vocabulary is very lacking as Lees uses many terms to identify items for which I have no reference or idea what he is talking about. For example what is a “Catharpins” and where are they used?
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Thank You Stephan.
The pictures you provided are the first time I’ve seen catharpins. I guess all the kits I have built and seen just leave those off (which is not unusual).
It’s a good day when you learn something new!
The pictures you provided are the first time I’ve seen catharpins. I guess all the kits I have built and seen just leave those off (which is not unusual).
It’s a good day when you learn something new!
Those are often referred to a Futtock Shrouds.
Thanks Corsair.
First thing I did was Google the term even after reading the definition I was confused.
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That are the vertical ones that run from top to shroud. The horizontal that run from shroud port to shroud starboard below the top are cartharpins
My latest acquisition as a companion to “The Masting and Rigging…”
I might need to make a new bookcase for my growing library. Hmmm, something to think about.
I might need to make a new bookcase for my growing library. Hmmm, something to think about.
you can never have enough books
A very interesting book to understand sailing ships and their handling
For everybody interested here is a book review of
Seamanship in the Age of Sail:
An Account of the Shiphandling of the Sailing Man-of-War 1600-1860,
By John Harland
Illustrated by Mark Myers
Book review - SEAMANSHIP IN THE AGE OF SAIL: An Account of the Shiphandling of the Sailing Man-of-War 1600-1860" by John Harland
Seamanship in the Age of Sail: An Account of the Shiphandling of the Sailing Man-of-War 1600-1860, By John Harland Illustrated by Mark Myers Hardcover: 320 pages Publisher: Naval Institute Press (January 15, 2016) Language: English ISBN-10: 0870219553 ISBN-13: 978-0870219559 Product...
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THE ROYAL DOCKYARDS 1690 - 1850
by Jonathan G. Coad.
H/B 400 pages.
In my opinion this is a Superb insight into the Royal Naval Dockyards not just in Britain but abroad as well, with 375 plates to view from all eras, as well as an abundance of written information on each department of engineering etc.. that made the Royal Navy.
Below is just a snippet of information from this wealth of information.
by Jonathan G. Coad.
H/B 400 pages.
In my opinion this is a Superb insight into the Royal Naval Dockyards not just in Britain but abroad as well, with 375 plates to view from all eras, as well as an abundance of written information on each department of engineering etc.. that made the Royal Navy.
Below is just a snippet of information from this wealth of information.
Looking like a very interesting book - many thanks for showing us
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No probs Uwek, if you want I can post more, hope it's of interest.
It was worth to wait for this book - just received my copy
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The Rogers Collection of Dockyard Models at the US Naval Academy Volume III
by Grant Walker
The Rogers Collection of Dockyard Models at the US Naval Academy Volum
At long last, Volume III of the Rogers Collection is available! This book is the third in a series of four volumes devoted to the “dockyard” ship models in the renowned Rogers Collection at the United States Naval Academy Museum. These precious relics from the Age of Sail came to the Academy in...
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The Bounty and Beyond by John A. Fish
I received this book today, shipped from the publishers in Australia. I am very particular about the condition of my books so I am pleased with the care taken by Australian Scholarly Publishing to ensure the book was well packaged and arrived in perfect condition in Canada.
The book measures 29cm x 22cm x 4cm, is well bound and well laid out. The many references are supported with clear supporting illustrations.
I received this book today, shipped from the publishers in Australia. I am very particular about the condition of my books so I am pleased with the care taken by Australian Scholarly Publishing to ensure the book was well packaged and arrived in perfect condition in Canada.
The book measures 29cm x 22cm x 4cm, is well bound and well laid out. The many references are supported with clear supporting illustrations.
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"The Wager" by David Grann
Waiting for my train, I purchased this book at the station bookstore yesterday.
Read a review some days before and was highly interested.
The journey of a squadron led by Anson chasing spanish ships 1840.
The sinking of the Wager, the struggle of the survivers, a 5000 mile journey in an open boat, a mutiny, murder and the trial back in England.
Never heard about this incident before.
After reading the first chapters it is well written (translated) and thrilling !
Christian
Waiting for my train, I purchased this book at the station bookstore yesterday.
Read a review some days before and was highly interested.
The journey of a squadron led by Anson chasing spanish ships 1840.
The sinking of the Wager, the struggle of the survivers, a 5000 mile journey in an open boat, a mutiny, murder and the trial back in England.
Never heard about this incident before.
After reading the first chapters it is well written (translated) and thrilling !
Christian
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I got 3 new olympic class book for easter. I laready read the simon mills book, it has a few innacuracies (2 with the boxhall version of the collision and boat no 14 who was not the only boat to come back to pick up survivor) but beside that it's sitll verry good with a lot of drawings. I'm going throuhg on a sea of glass and recreating titanic and her sisters:
