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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Large Softcover. Condición: Fair. INCOMPLETE. Pages 21-26 removed, with razor cuts on binding edge of next few pages, illustration entitled Salvage Chief on the reef at Merry Island, B.C.' clipped from p. 31, causing loss of portion of Safe Harbor article from p. 32. Otherwise good: 1 inch tear to fore edge of rear wrapper and last dozen pages (affects margin only), wrappers a bit rubbed with minimal loss from corners, crease on front corner. 1930 Large Softcover. 147, [1] pp. An early periodical to do with sail- and power-boating. black-and-white photographs throughout. Numerous ads for marine equipment, yachts, motors/engines, copper paint, etc. Contents include: The Coming Season; Corsair; The Cup Defenders; Historic Cup Defenders; Viator; New Power Boats; Nakhoda; Some Sailing Boats; Safe Harbor; The Voyage of the Svaap; Sussex Harbors; Forty Years of Yachting History; How to See the Cup Races; The Tabloid Schooner; Long Island Sound Harbors; A West India Voyage; An Express Cruiser; A Cruiser by Atkin; Rhodes Presents a Smart One; Twin Screw Day Cruiser; A 55 Foot Diesel Cruiser; A 50-Footer for the Caribbean; Diesel Ocean Cruiser; A Fast Day Cruiser; The Watch Below; Letters from Rudder Readers; Editorials.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the intricate process of constructing a wooden ship, offering a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of shipbuilding. Through detailed descriptions and clear illustrations, the author guides readers through each stage of the journey, from laying down the keel to launching the finished vessel. Set against the backdrop of the First World War and the urgent need for cargo ships, the book captures the challenges and triumphs of building these complex wooden structures. The author's expertise as a naval architect shines through, providing a wealth of technical knowledge in accessible language. More than just a technical manual, the book explores the artistry and skill involved in this demanding craft. It reveals the fascinating interplay between design, materials, and human ingenuity that brought these wooden giants to life. Ultimately, this book offers a profound appreciation for the craftsmanship and dedication of the shipbuilders who played a vital role in maritime history. It is a testament to their enduring legacy and the enduring allure of wooden ships. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Large Softcover. Condición: Good. Small photo clipped from John H, Wells ad on final page, wrappers rubbed with a few creases and some loss from spine ends. 1930 Large Softcover. 237, [3] pp. An early periodical to do with sail- and power-boating. black-and-white photographs throughout. Numerous ads for marine equipment, yachts, motors/engines, copper paint, etc. Contents include: A Word to the Wise; A Cruising We Will Go; Some Cruising Scenes; Four Diesel Yachts; At the Wheel; Glory of the Seas; A Cruise to Lake Champlain; On Down East Waters; Where the Blue Begins; Miriam Goes to Georgian Bay; Strange Waters; Exploring the Connecticut River; Two Weeks in the Navy; Fitting Out the Big Yachts; A West India Voyage; Overhauling the Power Plant; Practical Electric Wiring; Long Island Sound Harbors; Tabloid Navigation; The Voyage of the Svaap; Diesel Engine Catechism; The Comparison of the Model; Twin-Screw 64 by Deed; Another Alden Schooner; Janidore, a Wells Diesel; An Express Cruiser; Watts Designs a Three-Master; A 60 Foot Diesel Cruiser; A 125 Foot Square Rigger; A Runabout Design; Twin-Screw 50 Foot Cruiser; An Auxiliary by Crocker; An Example of Grebe's Work; Diesel Yacht Nakhoda; Another Wells Diesel; A Knockabout Schooner; A Beam Trawler; A Twin-Screw Semi-House Boat; Handling the Square Sail; The Watch Below; Letters from The Rudder Readers; Editorial; Boats for Sale; Waterway League Bulletin; Quarterdeck Talk; Racing Section; Outboard News.

Large Softcover. Condición: Good. 2 inch chip from back corner, wrappers a bit rubbed with two tiny chips from front fore edge. 1930 Large Softcover. 143, [1] pp. An early periodical to do with sail- and power-boating. black-and-white photographs throughout. Numerous ads for marine equipment, yachts, motors/engines, copper paint, etc. Contents include: The Story of the Cruiser; Pacific Coast Scenes; Sailing Craft; New Power Boats; Scenes at Poughkeepsie; At the New London Races; Sunshine III; Paragon and Other Yachts; Riverside Yacht Club; The Bermuda Race; Houseboating Instead of Housekeeping; The Voyage of the Svaap; Forty Years of Yachting History; Dolphin, a Fast Day Cruiser; A West India Voyage; Long Island Sound Harbors; The Motor Yacht Virginia; A Rhodes Diesel Tug; A 90 Foot Diesel Yacht; Luders' 112-Footer; Black Douglas; A Wells Designed Diesel Yacht; This 116-Footer Shows Style; The Watch Below; Letters from Rudder Readers; Editorials.