The World S Greatest Sailing Ships
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The World S Greatest Sailing Ships
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Author : Ollivier Puget
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
The World S Greatest Sailing Ships written by Ollivier Puget and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Sailing ships categories.
The World S Great Sailing Ships
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Author : Ollivier Puget
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
The World S Great Sailing Ships written by Ollivier Puget and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Sailing ships categories.
Sailboats
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Author : Nic Compton
language : en
Publisher: Salamander Books
Release Date : 2003
Sailboats written by Nic Compton and has been published by Salamander Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Sailboats categories.
This guide shows the development of sailboats over the years, detailing construction methods, places and events of particular interest, and the most influential people involved. Spectacular races such as the America's Cup and the Cowes Regatta are also detailed.
The Golden Age Of Sail
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Author : David Ross
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013
The Golden Age Of Sail written by David Ross and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Naval history categories.
The first capital ships were intended as flagships - conspicuous in their size, flying the banner of an admiral, and acting as a lead vessel to a fleet of smaller craft. But by the end of the 16th century, their value as fighting machines encouraged the maritime countries of Europe to build more big warships. What followed was three centuries of big-gun sailing warships, before steam power took over. The Golden Age of Sail selects the best of these vessels, from Henry Grace a Dieu, launched in 1514, through to the 19th century ironclad steam-and-sail ships, such as HMS Alexandra and Knig Wilhelm. The book devotes a spread to each featured vessel, with expert text putting each ship into its historical, military and naval context. Throughout specifications are provided for each ship, with feature boxes outlining development and annotations pointing out particular details. Unique graphics allow the reader to compare specific features. Featuring spectacular color profile artworks, The Golden Age of Sail is a superb celebration of 100 ships from 400 years of nautical history.
Leviathan S Master
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Author : David M. Quinn
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2009-08-21
Leviathan S Master written by David M. Quinn and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-08-21 with Fiction categories.
It was the biggest sailing vessel ever built and the worlds first supertanker. In the winter of 1907, the T.W. Lawson, a four-hundred foot schooner with seven masts, makes her first transatlantic crossing with more than two million gallons of kerosene to be delivered to London. With almost fifty years of sailing experience, Captain George W. Dow is not intimidated, despite the Lawsons checkered history. But hurricane winds and an angry sea conspire to defeat man and machine. Bereft of her sails, the giant ship is trapped in treacherous shoals off the southwest coast of Britain. Seventeen lives are lost, including a local pilot trying to avert disaster. Now, Captain Dow is called to accountmost especially to himself. Leviathans Master is a true story, transformed into a gripping historical novella by the captains great, great nephew. The tale of the largest sailing vessels ocean crossing is compelling at a very human level. The author weaves the survival tale of his great, great uncle with dialogue and descriptive historical facts to create a story that ebbs and flows as waves on an ocean. It is engaging and intriguing to be brought back in time for such an event, in such a personal way. Leviathans Master is a highly recommended read.... It is gripping. Lisa Haselton, Allbooks Reviews. Visit the authors website: www.davidquinnbooks.com
Sail
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Author : Timothy Jeffery
language : en
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA
Release Date : 2016-10-27
Sail written by Timothy Jeffery and has been published by Quarto Publishing Group USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-27 with Sports & Recreation categories.
A celebration of sailing, featuring profiles on the world’s greatest races & sailors, as well as technical analysis of some of the best racing boats. Whether it is to test the high seas on around-the-world events in the glory of 49er yachts, to cut through choppy coastal waters on a Lazer racing for Olympic Gold or to set team against team in the great cup challenges, Sail is a celebration of the adventure and skill of one of mankind’s oldest sports. Including chapters on the greatest races and their class divisions and the incredible and inspirational stories of the world’s greatest sailors—from Ellen MacArthur to Seve Jarvin, Tony Bullimore to Vinny Lauwers—homage is paid to those who have mastered their boats and set out to conquer the seas. Sail also includes detailed technical analysis and intricate illustrations on each classification of racing boat, explained by the experts in their field, to give a complete account of the world of sailing competition.
Forty Years Among The Stars
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Author : George W. Elder
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011-10-01
Forty Years Among The Stars written by George W. Elder and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-01 with categories.
Spirit Of Sail
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Author : John Dyson
language : en
Publisher: Henry Holt
Release Date : 1987
Spirit Of Sail written by John Dyson and has been published by Henry Holt this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with Sailing ships categories.
Looks at the history of the clipper ships, describes their design, and depicts life on a modern training ship
Leviathan S Master
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Author : David M. Quinn
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009-08
Leviathan S Master written by David M. Quinn and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-08 with Fiction categories.
It was the biggest sailing vessel ever built and the world's first supertanker. In the winter of 1907, the T.W. Lawson, a four-hundred foot schooner with seven masts, makes her first transatlantic crossing with more than two million gallons of kerosene to be delivered to London. With almost fifty years of sailing experience, Captain George W. Dow is not intimidated, despite the Lawson's checkered history. But hurricane winds and an angry sea conspire to defeat man and machine. Bereft of her sails, the giant ship is trapped in treacherous shoals off the southwest coast of Britain. Seventeen lives are lost, including a local pilot trying to avert disaster. Now, Captain Dow is called to account most especially to himself. Leviathan's Master is a true story, transformed into a gripping historical novella by the captain's great, great nephew. Praise for David M. Quinn's It May Be Forever An Irish Rebel on the American Frontier Master storyteller, David Quinn, erases time.... To transport the reader is the writer's job. Quinn does just that. Mary Sojourner, Novelist and NPR Contributor "A beautifully written historical novel filled with excellent research and characters! Highly recommended!" USABOOKNEWS.COM Visit the author's website: www.davidquinnbooks.com
The Great Windships
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Author : Brian Stafford
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2022-09-13
The Great Windships written by Brian Stafford and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-13 with History categories.
The great merchant sailing ships were the original apparatus of globalisation. They brought the East and West together, carrying goods back and forth to the benefit of both, and turning world’s oceans into marine highways. Along them would travel all manner of goods in unheard of volumes – gold, silver, gems, spices coffee, tea and other foodstuffs – as well as ideas, attitudes, religion and disease. Besides their superior armament, the ships’ masters felt they were racially and religiously superior. Their vessels became instruments of colonial conquest, aiding the rise of the West over the much more populous East. They also enabled the opium and slave trades. For better and for worse, they made the modern world. The Great Windships tells an epic story that stretches from the fragile vessels of the Age of Exploration to the mighty windjammers of the late nineteenth century. It follows how the nations of the West participated in this great adventure – their triumphs and shortcomings and the contributions each made to the development of the sailing ship. Full of drama, deceit, high-seas adventure and knowledge, this is a book for anyone who’s ever gazed in awe at a mighty tall ship; or been curious as to their ability and the vital role in the evolution of the modern world.