Describes the proper historical development of seamanship among the major navies of the world. In order to explain even the most complex evolution clearly, over 350 line drawings were specially commissioned. Every aspect of handling a man-of-war is detailed and illustrated from original sources.

Seamanship in the Age of Sail : An Account of the Shiphandling of the Sailing Man-Of-War, 1600-1860, Based on Contemporary Sources

Engineering & Transportation

John Harland

Transportation

Brasseys Publications

Originally published in 1979, this book is a standard work on the evolution of rigging, mast-making and sali-making. It is a comprehensive study on the subject. It was compiled over some ten years, from information obtained from contemporary manuscripts, books and models in the archives of the National Maritime Museum.

The Masting and Rigging of English Ships of War, 1625-1860

James Lees

This title contains a wealth of information on the hull and fittings design and construction of wooden warships. Every aspect of the building process is covered, including the exact sizes of timber scantlings and fastenings.

The Construction and Fitting of the Sailing Man of War 1650-1850 (Conway's History of Sail)

History

Peter Goodwin

Military

Shipped from UK, please allow 10 to 21 business days for arrival. Good, A very good, clean and sound copy in black cloth boards, gilt title on spine with a good dustjacket - chipped tear at top of DJ spine 1cm approx. In clear protective cover. Lavishly illustrated throughout with b/w plans, sketches, diagrams and photos. 319 p. : ill. . Includes index. .

The Arming and Fitting of English Ships of War, 1600-1815

LAVERY, Brian

This volume is a compilation of technical data on the four ships of the Iowa class and a study of the design changes and construction processes of the two ships that were cancelled. It also charts the careers of the "Iowa", "New Jersey", "Wisconsin" and "Missouri" from inception to 2002.

Iowa Class Battleships : Their Design, Weapoms and Equipment

Robert F. Sumrall

With the greatest displacement, biggest guns and heaviest armour, "Yamato" and her sister "Musashi" were the ultimate battleships. Everything about them was gigantic - each main armament turret, for example, had a total revolving weight of over 2500 tones - and they proved formidable opponents to the US Pacific Fleet. The author has assembled a portfolio of drawings, and the photographic section includes some very rare on-board views. This contribution to the "Conway's Anatomy of the Ship" series features over twice as many detailed drawings as a standard volume.

The Battleship Yamato (Anatomy of the Ship)

Janusz Skulski

Foreword by Patrick O'Brien The most successful Conway Maritime title, this book is the perfect guide to Nelson's Navy for all those with an interest in the workings of the great fleet. The book is eminently readable and is the first single-volume work to cover in such depth this vast and complex subject. Written by one of the world's leading authorities on the sailing navy the book contains considerable original research to give a clear and authentic picture of the Senior Service as a whole. With a foreword by one of the most successful maritime fiction authors of the current age, the book is also of interest to all those with enthusiasm for the literature based on the Nelsonic-era.

Nelson's Navy : Ships, Men and Organization, 1793-1815

Brian-Lavery

Europe

1906-1945 saw the power of artillery at sea challenged by torpedo boats and submarines, and later by aircraft. Taking the decline of the all-big-gun battleship as its main theme, this book charts the development of all warship types of the period, from the aircraft carrier to small costal vessels.

Eclipse of the Big Gun: The Warship 1906-45 (Conway's History of the Ship)

Science & Math

D.K. Brown

Technology

First published in 1885, this marine dictionary is both a comprehensive encyclopedia and an introduction for all those interested in steam and sailing ships, life-aboard, engineering and the accompanying language. All terms are given in English, French and German. Equipped with over 35 years of sea-faring experience, Paasch set out an exhaustive explanation of all the principal parts of a ship's structure and equipment. He describes: the main types of steam and sailing vessels; wooden and iron hulls; propulsion machinery; anchors and related equipment; masts and spars; and standing and running rigging, as well as sails, tackle, blocks and ropes. He concludes with knots, bends, hitches and splices, and finally, provides a listing of standard measurements.

Illustrated Marine Dictionary

H Paasch

Reference

A facsimile edition of a classic source for the history of piracy, as used by Robert Louis Stevenson in the writing of Treasure Island. Captain Charles Johnson's General History of Pirates was one of the best-selling books of 1724, when it was first published. It provides a sweeping account of what has come to be called the Golden Age of Piracy. It went through four editions in two years, and without doubt owed a substantial part of its success to a dramatic writing style that vividly captures the realities of pirates' savage existence. The book contains documentary evidence of events during the lives of its subjects. In the 270 years since its original publication, Johnson's work has come to be regarded as the classic study of one of the most popular subjects in maritime history.

Pirates : A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the Most Notorious Pirates

Charles, Johnson

Americas

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