American-built packets and freighters of the 1850s : an illustrated study of their characteristics and construction / William L. Crothers.

Author/creator Crothers, William L., 1912-
Format Book
PublicationJefferson, N.C. ; London : McFarland & Co., Inc., [2013]
Descriptionpages cm
Subjects
Packets--United States. --History. --19th century.
Packets--United States. --Design and construction.
Cargo ships--United States. --History. --19th century.
Cargo ships--United States. --Design and construction.

Abstract "Up and down the Eastern seaboard during the 1850s, American shipyards constructed wooden merchant sailing vessels forming the backbone of the commercial shipping industry. This comprehensive volume appraises in minute detail the construction of these ships, outlining basic design criteria and enumerating and examining every plank and piece of timber involved in the process. More than 150 illustrations"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2013007274
ISBN9780786470068 (softcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0786470062 (softcover : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks VK23 .C76 2013 ✔ Available Place Hold