Fast Sailing Ships

Fast Sailing Ships

Author: David Roy MacGregor

Publisher:

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 319

ISBN-13: 9788517774522

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Fast Sailing Ships

Fast Sailing Ships

Author: David Roy MacGregor

Publisher: US Naval Institute Press

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book Fast Sailing Ships written by David Roy MacGregor and published by US Naval Institute Press. This book was released on 1988 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:


American Clipper Ships, 1833-1858

American Clipper Ships, 1833-1858

Author: Octavius Thorndike Howe

Publisher:

Published: 1926

Total Pages: 458

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book American Clipper Ships, 1833-1858 written by Octavius Thorndike Howe and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:


Merchant Sailing Ships, 1850-1875

Merchant Sailing Ships, 1850-1875

Author: David Roy MacGregor

Publisher: US Naval Institute Press

Published: 1984

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book Merchant Sailing Ships, 1850-1875 written by David Roy MacGregor and published by US Naval Institute Press. This book was released on 1984 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:


Oars, Sails and Steam

Oars, Sails and Steam

Author:

Publisher: JHU Press

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 9780801869327

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Traces the building of boats, from the first dugout to the latest submarines and steamships, describing new principles incorporated into the vessels to improve navigation and safety.


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Download or read book Oars, Sails and Steam written by and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the building of boats, from the first dugout to the latest submarines and steamships, describing new principles incorporated into the vessels to improve navigation and safety.


"Fast Sailing and Copper-bottomed"

Author: Lucille H. Campey

Publisher: Dundurn

Published: 2002-05-20

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13: 1896219314

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Stories of the Aberdeen-built ships that carried emigrant Scots to Canada are documented in this account of early Scottish emigration.


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Download or read book "Fast Sailing and Copper-bottomed" written by Lucille H. Campey and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2002-05-20 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stories of the Aberdeen-built ships that carried emigrant Scots to Canada are documented in this account of early Scottish emigration.


The History of American Sailing Ships

The History of American Sailing Ships

Author: Howard Irving Chapelle

Publisher: Random House Value Publishing

Published: 1935

Total Pages: 472

ISBN-13:

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More than 200 drawings and photos highlight this authoritative study of America's nautical heritage.


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Download or read book The History of American Sailing Ships written by Howard Irving Chapelle and published by Random House Value Publishing. This book was released on 1935 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 200 drawings and photos highlight this authoritative study of America's nautical heritage.


Merchant Sailing Ships, 1815-1850

Merchant Sailing Ships, 1815-1850

Author: David Roy MacGregor

Publisher: US Naval Institute Press

Published: 1984

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13:

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Merchant Sailing Ships, 1775-1815

Merchant Sailing Ships, 1775-1815

Author: David MacGregor

Publisher:

Published: 1981-07-01

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780870219429

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Looks at how schooners, brigantines, colliers, and shallops were constructed during the latter part of the eighteenth century, and discusses their use in seafaring


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Download or read book Merchant Sailing Ships, 1775-1815 written by David MacGregor and published by . This book was released on 1981-07-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at how schooners, brigantines, colliers, and shallops were constructed during the latter part of the eighteenth century, and discusses their use in seafaring


High Performance Sailing

High Performance Sailing

Author: Frank Bethwaite

Publisher: Thomas Reed

Published: 2011-03-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781408124918

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The groundbreaking reference on high speed racing techniques--the bible for racing sailors of all levels and abilities from dinghies to the America's Cup. High Performance Sailing has become the standard reference work on high speed racing techniques. Groundbreaking in its thinking on boat speed, strategy and tactics, and timeless in its application, this second edition has been brought right up to date with new information, the discoveries from new boat testing and new developments. Some people like to sail. Some people like to sail fast. This is a book about sailing faster. During the past few decades there has been a revolution in the way some boat designers and sailors have thought about, designed, built and sailed their boats. This book is about the new ideas which have led to these greater speeds and the faster sailing techniques which have been developed to achieve them. "It is the cheapest bit of go-faster gear you can buy..."--Robert Lloyd, Island Sailing Club "One of the most readable books on the complex subject of sailing faster, and without doubt, a must for every racing sailor"--Yachts and Yachting


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Download or read book High Performance Sailing written by Frank Bethwaite and published by Thomas Reed. This book was released on 2011-03-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The groundbreaking reference on high speed racing techniques--the bible for racing sailors of all levels and abilities from dinghies to the America's Cup. High Performance Sailing has become the standard reference work on high speed racing techniques. Groundbreaking in its thinking on boat speed, strategy and tactics, and timeless in its application, this second edition has been brought right up to date with new information, the discoveries from new boat testing and new developments. Some people like to sail. Some people like to sail fast. This is a book about sailing faster. During the past few decades there has been a revolution in the way some boat designers and sailors have thought about, designed, built and sailed their boats. This book is about the new ideas which have led to these greater speeds and the faster sailing techniques which have been developed to achieve them. "It is the cheapest bit of go-faster gear you can buy..."--Robert Lloyd, Island Sailing Club "One of the most readable books on the complex subject of sailing faster, and without doubt, a must for every racing sailor"--Yachts and Yachting