The Masting of American Merchant Sail in the 1850s
The Masting of American Merchant Sail in the 1850s

Author: William L. Crothers

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2014-08-13

Total Pages: 189

ISBN-13: 0786493992

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This book describes the intricacies of the construction and fabrication more than 150 years ago of masts and yards installed in American merchant vessels, particularly those spars which were "built" or composed of multiple pieces bound together by iron bands. These were referred to as "made" spars as opposed to spars constructed from a single tree. It also contains instructions for developing the shape and proportions of various spars. Very little information is available on this subject. Generally, the external sizes of individual spars can be found but intimate details are sorely neglected. In addition, the book includes the spacing and location of masts in a ship, and the rake, and it discusses the types of wood that are most desirable in the construction of spars.

Merchant Sailing Ships, 1775-1815
Merchant Sailing Ships, 1775-1815

Author: David MacGregor

Publisher:

Published: 1981-07-01

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780870219429

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Looks at how schooners, brigantines, colliers, and shallops were constructed during the latter part of the eighteenth century, and discusses their use in seafaring

Journey of a Hope Merchant
Journey of a Hope Merchant

Author: Neal Petersen

Publisher: Advantage Media Group

Published: 2008-03

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 1601940181

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Neal Petersen was born physically disabled and impoverished in apartheid-era South Africa, but was introduced to healing and equality in the waters surrounding Cape Town. Journey of a Hope Merchant recounts the epic journey that took this misfit kid from a racially segregated, working class neighborhood to the prestigious world of solo yacht racing.