Master Shipwright's Secrets - How Charles II built the Restoration Navy (Endsor Richard)(Pevná vazba) - diskuze

AWARDED THE ANDERSON MEDAL 2020''This splendid book will appeal to maritime historians, archaeologists, model-makers and nautical enthusiasts across the board.'' - Colin Martin, The Nautical Archaeology Society''A remarkable piece of work.''- J D Davies, Historian and AuthorInspired by the recent discovery of mathematically calculated digital plans for a fourth-rate ship by the Deptford master shipwright, John Shish, The Master Shipwright’s Secrets is an illustrated history of Restoration shipbuilding focused on the Tyger, one of the smaller but powerful two-deck warships of the period. It examines the proceedings of King Charles II in deciding the types of ship he wanted and his relationship with his master shipwrights.This fascinating book reveals the many secrets of Charles II’s shipwrights through an analysis of John Shish’s plans for the Tyger, revealing innovative practical calculations which differ significantly from the few contemporary treatises on the subject and the complicated process of constructing the moulds necessary to make the ship’s frame. All the other duties performed by the master shipwrights, such as repairing ships, controlling their men and keeping up with the latest inventions are also discussed in detail.The Master Shipwright’s Secrets is replete with beautiful and detailed illustrations of the construction of the Tyger and explores both its complicated history and its complex rebuilding, complete with deck plans,
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