The masting of American merchant sail in the 1850s : an illustrated study / William L. Crothers.

Author/creator Crothers, William L., 1912-
Format Book
PublicationJefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2014]
Descriptionpages cm
Subjects
Masts and rigging--United States. --19th century.
Square-riggers--United States. --Design and construction.
Sailing ships--United States. --Design and construction.
Sailing ships--United States. --History. --19th century.
Merchant ships--United States. --History. --19th century.

Contents Alphabetical list of vessels -- Chronological list of vessels -- How masts and spars were constructed -- The evolution of masts and spars for the square rigged vessel -- Timber used in mast making -- Harvesting, storage and preservation of timber -- Proportions of masts and spars -- A single tree mast and bowsprit -- Made-masts and made-bowsprits -- Upper masts -- Yards -- Booms and gaffs -- Masting arrangements -- Location and rake of masts -- Spar plans of American merchant sail in the 1850s -- The spar makers -- Appendix: Masting tables for categories of vessels included in this book.
Abstract "This book describes the intricacies of 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. It also contains instructions for developing the shape and proportions of various spars"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2014020475
ISBN9780786493999 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0786493992 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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