Tall Ships : The Fleet for the 21st Century
by Koza, ThaddeusEdition: 4th
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2006-08-01
Publisher(s): Gardners Books
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Summary
Tall Ships: The Fleet for the 21st Century is the definitive full-color guide to the international fleet of sailing ships. This newly revised fourth edition combines photographs and descriptions of more than 200 vessels, including the major class "A" ships along with many class "B" and "C" vessels from around the world. Major photographs of each are supplemented by detail images that range from figureheads and binnacles to flags and rigging. The text describes each vessel, its history and notable events under sail, along with its technical specifications. This unique guide is an ideal resource for everyone fascinated by tall ships and their history and traditions.
Table of Contents
| Tall Ships in the Twenty-first Century | p. 1 |
| Preface | p. 2 |
| Tall Ship Rigs | p. 3 |
| The Rig and Sail Plan of Statsraad Lehmekuhl | p. 5 |
| Classes of Tall Ships | p. 6 |
| Tall Ships, Tall Ships! | p. 8 |
| The Tall Ships | p. 10 |
| Maritime Museums | p. 222 |
| Glossary | p. 225 |
| Bibliography | p. 227 |
| Index | p. 228 |
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