- Ships
of the American Revolution and Their Models - A representative
sample of seven ships from the Revolutionary War--American
and British, privateers and regular warships--are fully described
in this book by one of the best-known ship modelers in the
world, Harold Hahn. Those included are the 44-gun ship HMS
Roebuck, the 16-gun sloop HMS Druid, the U.S. frigates Hancock
and Confederacy, the U.S. privateer Oliver Cromwell, the 205-ton
HMS Pelican, and the 74-gun HMS Alfred. The first half of
this book deals with the history of each vessel. The remaining
chapters are devoted to step-by-step detailed descriptions
of building a model, using the Alfred, the largest and most
complex of these ships, as the prime subject. Specially
commissioned photographs illustrate every stage of development,
and full sets of plans for each ship are provided.
This handsome book will enthrall model builders and also appeal
to historians and everyone interested in ships.
- The
Pirate Ship 1660-1730 - The deeds and personalities of
famous pirates have received significant attention in recent
years: however, no detailed depiction of their vessels has
ever been produced. This title redresses the imbalance, conducting
a detailed exploration of the wide variety of pirate vessels
that sailed the high seas during the 'golden age' of piracy
(1690–1730), from gun-bristling warships to smaller
craft such as sloops, brigantines and early schooners. It
incorporates the latest archaeological evidence to produce
a fascinating account of these vessels, detailing their origins,
development and tactical engagement. Packed with contemporary
illustrations and superbly detailed colour artwork, the
ships of the 'golden age' are brought vividly to life. The
unrivalled illustrated reference on fighting vehicles, transport
and artillery through the ages. Each volume is illustrated
throughout, making these books uniquely accessible to history
enthusiasts of all ages.
- New
Vanguard 79: American Heavy Frigates 1794-1826 - By 1805
the 44-gun frigate was probably viewed as a failed experiment
whilst the 38-gun frigate was viewed as the vessel of the
future. Ten years later every navy was building 44-gun frigates
and today it is viewed as the symbol of the Napoleonic-era
cruiser. This remarkable transformation resulted from the
performance of three ships – the Constitution, United
States, and President – 44-gun frigates built for the
United States Navy between 1794 and 1799. Their victories
in the naval War of 1812, as well as their performance against
the Barbary Pirates, caught the imagination of the world –
and spurred all navies into re-examining the class.
- Legendary
Sailing Ships - 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. Meticulous
sketches, intricate plans and designs, archival.
- Historic
Sail: The Glory of the Sailing Ship from the 13th to the 19th
Century - Lavishly illustrated with large-scale, color
artwork. Detailed narrative of the rise and fall of sailing
ships. Covers more than 500 years of maritime history. This
special, large format, magnificently illustrated book is a
lavish panorama of some of the most elegant ships ever built
and an essential addition to literature on this captivating
subject. Historic Sail features wonderful color artwork by
Joseph Wheatley and accompanying text by leading naval historian
Stephen Howarth. The vessels covered include: Portuguese carracks;
Venetian merchantmen; Spanish galleys and galleons; Elizabethan
warships; European ships of the line; and the sleek frigates,
yachts and clippers of the nineteenth century. Joseph Wheatley
has spent more than thirty years researching and illustrating
the history of sailing vessels. Stephen Howarth is a leading
expert on maritime history and the author of numerous books,
including a biography of Nelson.
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