Moving with the tides of history
A single-volume world history focusing on the development of vessels from prehistoric times to the 1970s. The majority of the book is surprisingly readable and
Definition Noun An unwanted tight turn in a line. Origin Probably earlier than the 17th century. Earliest source appears to be from Old Norse, kika,
When discussing sailing tactics and naval warfare in the age of sail, the topic of points of sail frequently comes up. Points of sail merely
Definition Noun Generally speaking, a triangular sail rigged fore-and-aft on sailing vessels, and carried forward of the fore staysails on larger vessels. Origin Probably earlier
Alan Raven is well-known for many of his line drawings of naval vessels. This book provides 13 pages of text on the design and development
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