Fast Sailing Ships, their design and construction 1775-1875

Fast Sailing Ships, their design and construction 1775-1875

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MacGregor, David R.

Conway, 1988.

large format hardback. 28x22cm. 319 pages. ISBN 0851774520 .

very good condition in the dust-jacket.

the second, revised edition of this classic study of the development of speed under sail, from the small coasting smacks to the great wool clippers.

extensively illustrated from photos, prints, etc., and with numerous plans.