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Photo of SEAMANSHIP IN THE AGE OF SAIL written by Harland, John illustrated by Myers, Mark published by Conway Maritime Press (STOCK CODE: 1329385) for sale by Stella & Rose's Books

SEAMANSHIP IN THE AGE OF SAIL

by John Harland

Illustrated by Mark Myers

Published by Conway Maritime Press. 1995

Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper. Large format. An account of the shiphandling of the sailing man-of-war 1600 - 1860, based on contemporary resources. B/w illustrations. Green boards, gilt title to spine.

Small scuff mark to front board (must have occured during the binding process as the dustwrapper is not damaged by this). Contents look unread. Dustwraper has minimal rubbing to corners and a tiny tear to top edge of front panel.

ISBN: 0851771793
Stock no. 1329385

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Contents

Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1 Some Words and Phrases Used in Shiphandling Under Sail
Chapter 2 Masts, Rigging and Sails
Chapter 3 Development of the Sail Plan 1580-1900
Chapter 4 Some Theoretical Principles Underlying Shiphandling
Chapter 5 Sails Considered Individually
Chapter 6 Organisation of Crew For Handling the Ship
Chapter 7 Bending,Loosing and Furling Sail
Chapter 8 Making and Shortening Sail at Sea
Chapter 9 Reefing
Chapter 10 Studdingsails
Chapter 11 Steering
Chapter 12 Tacking, Wearing and Boxhauling
Chapter 13 Working Ship in a Tideway
Chapter 14 Towing and Warping
Chapter 15 Storm
Chapter 16 Squalls
Chapter 17 Heaving To
Chapter 18 The Ship at Anchor
Chapter 19 Shifting Heavy Weights
Chapter 20 Lowering and Hoisting in Boats
Chapter 21 Man Overboard
Chapter 22 Accidents
Bibliography
Index

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