Author: Fredrik Henrik af Chapman
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486136515
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
DIVFirst published in 1768, this remarkable collection of sophisticated line drawings documents merchant and naval ships from various countries. 70 illustrations chart vessel dimensions, crew size, storage capabilities, and rigging. /div
Architectura Navalis Mercatoria
Author: Fredrik Henrik af Chapman
Publisher: Dover Publications
ISBN: 9780486451558
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
First published in 1768, this remarkable collection of sophisticated line drawings offers a fascinating look at the maritime world of the eighteenth century, documenting merchant and naval ships from various countries. Seventy detailed illustrations chart vessel dimensions, crew size, storage capabilities, and manner of rigging for packet ships, pleasure boats, privateers, frigates, and other ships. Fredrik Henrik af Chapman (1721–1808) was a naval architect, a vice-admiral in the Swedish navy, and the author of several books on shipbuilding. This volume constitutes an indispensable treatise for model builders, naval historians, and maritime enthusiasts, as well as anyone who appreciates the art of drafting.
Publisher: Dover Publications
ISBN: 9780486451558
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
First published in 1768, this remarkable collection of sophisticated line drawings offers a fascinating look at the maritime world of the eighteenth century, documenting merchant and naval ships from various countries. Seventy detailed illustrations chart vessel dimensions, crew size, storage capabilities, and manner of rigging for packet ships, pleasure boats, privateers, frigates, and other ships. Fredrik Henrik af Chapman (1721–1808) was a naval architect, a vice-admiral in the Swedish navy, and the author of several books on shipbuilding. This volume constitutes an indispensable treatise for model builders, naval historians, and maritime enthusiasts, as well as anyone who appreciates the art of drafting.
American Sailing Ships
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.
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.