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  • The CSS Arkansas
    Myron J. Smith
    While the Monitor and Merrimack are the most famous of the Civil War ironclads, the Confederacy had another ship in its flotilla that carried high hopes and a metal hull. The makeshift CSS Arkansas, completed by Lt. Isaac Newton Brown and manned by a mixed crew of volunteers, gave the South a surge of confidence when it launched in 1862. For 28 days of summer, the ship engag...
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    51,78 €

  • The Troller Yacht Book
    George Buehler
    When yacht designer George Buehler decided he no longer wanted to sit in a cockpit of a sailboat and steer with a stick, he created a line of cruising powerboats that many people could afford and sailors could still love. He called them Troller Yachts. Unlike those fuel guzzling seagoing bulldozers called Trawler Yachts, his new designs were based on the graceful salmon troller...
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    45,08 €

  • United States Merchant Marine Casualties of World War II, rev ed.
    Robert M. Browning
    The U.S. merchant marine played a critical, though often overlooked, role in World War II. This reference work provides a brief narrative of each of the recorded attacks on American-flagged merchant ships, as well as an accounting of the men and the ships, which were a part of this worldwide conflict. In addition to the wealth of data on the ships, their crews and cargoes, i...
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    110,39 €

  • Ice Yachts - Their Use and Construction - A Collection of Historical Articles Containing Experiences, Instruction and Yacht Construction
    Various / Various Authors
    This book is a collection of historical articles about yachting, with information on design, construction, maintenance, repairing, sailing, and many other related aspects. Carefully selected for a modern readership, this timeless volume will be of considerable utility to anyone with a practical interest in yachting and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of relat...
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    19,34 €

  • A Yachtsman’s Guide to Weather - A Collection of Historical Sailing Guides on Storms, Winds and How to Handle Them
    Various
    This volume contains a collection of classic articles on the subject of sailing yachts, dealing with storms, winds, and how to handle them. Carefully selected for a modern readership, these timeless articles will be of considerable utility to anyone with a practical interest in yacht sailing, and would make for worthy additions to collections of allied literature. The articles ...
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    32,76 €

  • Yacht Racing History - A Collection of Historical Sailing Articles on Boat Designs, the America’s Cup and the Developments in Yacht Racing
    Various
    This volume contains a collection of classic articles on sailing yachts, dealing with subjects such as boat design, the America’s Cup, the historical development of yacht racing, and much more. Carefully selected for a modern readership, these timeless articles will be of considerable utility to anyone with an interest in yacht racing. The articles include: “American Yachting”,...
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    42,72 €

  • A Yachtsman’s Guide to Buying a Sailing Boat - A Collection of Historical Sailing Articles on the Considerations to be Made When Selecting a Boat
    Various
    This book is a collection of classic articles on the subject of yachting, with detailed information on selecting a boat, sailing in bad weather, sailing for children and beginners, maintaining a boat, and many other related aspects. Carefully selected for a modern readership, these articles will be of considerable utility to novice sailors, and would make for fantastic addition...
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    30,69 €

  • A Yachtsman’s Guide to Knots and Splicing - A Collection of Historical Articles on the Methods of the Sailor
    Various
    This book is a collection of classic articles on the subject of yachting, with detailed information on knots and splicing, selecting a boat, sailing on rivers, sailing in bad weather, and many other related aspects. Carefully selected for a modern readership, these articles will be of considerable utility to novice sailors, and would make for fantastic additions to collections ...
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    38,47 €

  • Long-Houses and Dragon-Boats
    Carl Whiting Bishop
    This vintage book is a complete guide to owning 'long-houses' and 'dragon-boats', being a comprehensive handbook on everything from buying and building to managing and maintaining. Written in simple, plain language and profusely illustrated, this volume is ideal for both existing and prospective owners, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literatur...
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    19,06 €

  • Yacht Designing and Planning for Yachtsmen, Students and Amateurs
    Howard I. Chapelle / Howard IChapelle
    Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ...
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    40,24 €

  • Race Sailing Simplified - Some Tips in Sailing and Management for Beginners
    Anon
    This vintage book is a comprehensive and novice-friendly guide to sailing yachts, with information on preparation, rules, common problems and pitfalls, use of equipment, and many other related aspects. Specially designed for the beginner, this guide contains everything one might need to know about racing, and constitutes a must-read for prospective participants. Contents includ...
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    19,42 €

  • How to Sail
    John Fisher
    This vintage book is a complete guide to sailing, with information on choosing your vessel, reading tides, racing, design and construction, navigation, and all other related aspects. Profusely illustrated and written in simple language, this book will be of considerable utility to both novice and seasoned sailor alike, and would make for a fantastic addition to allied collectio...
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    33,53 €

  • Ocean Racing - The Great Blue Water Yacht Races
    Alfred F. Loomis / Alfred FLoomis
    This vintage book is information on historical yacht races and racing teams from the early twentieth century, complete with detailed descriptions of the events, information on notable figures, articles on rules, and historical track charts. “Ocean Racing - The Great Blue Water Yacht Races” will appeal to those with a interest in the history of yacht racing, and is not to be mis...
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    42,52 €

  • Yacht Sails - Their Care and Handling
    Ernest A Ratsey
    This vintage book is a complete handbook on buying, making, and maintaining sails for a yacht, with information on handling sails, maintaining them, dealing with rigging, maintaining fittings, and many other related aspects. With simple instructions and a wealth of handy tips, this volume constitutes a must-have for sailing enthusiasts. Contents include: “A Look Astern”, “Recen...
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    33,50 €

  • Sailing in a Nutshell - A Treatise in a Small Compass (Mariner’s) on the Sea and How to Sail About it
    Patrick Boyle
    This classic book is a comprehensive and accessible guide to yachting, with information on all aspects of the sport form buying a yacht to navigation. Carefully selected for a modern readership, this timeless volume will be of considerable utility to anyone with a practical interest in boating or sailing, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literat...
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    36,38 €

  • Royal Yachts
    G. P. B. Naish / GPBNaish
    This vintage book is a fascinating treatise on the historical relationship of English Royalty and the sport of yacht racing. Much like horse-racing, yachting is a sport of kings, with it being first introduced by Charles II at the Restoration. “Royal Yachts” explores the history of English yacht racing and analyses its popularity, influence, and develop from its introduction to...
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    18,23 €

  • Sailing
    Peter Heaton
    This vintage book is a complete and accessible guide to sailing. Designed especially for the ’landlubber’, this volume provides just enough information to enable anyone to take out a small boat and bring her back safely. “Sailing” has been carefully selected for a modern readership, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: “Wh...
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    42,76 €

  • Deep-Water Yacht Rig
    Conor O’Brien
    This book is a classic guide to sailing, with interesting anecdotes, useful information on rigging, instructions for maintenance, and much more besides. Carefully selected for a modern readership, this vintage book will be of considerable utility to both novice and seasoned sailors alike, and is not to be missed by the discerning collector of such literature. Contents include: ...
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    30,62 €

  • Learning to Sail
    H. A. Calahan / HACalahan
    This vintage book is a complete and accessible guide to sailing. Designed especially for the ’landlubber’, this volume provides just enough information to enable anyone to take out a small boat and bring her back safely. “Learning to Sail” has been carefully selected for a modern readership, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. Contents inc...
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    42,32 €

  • Small Sailing Craft - Design and Construction
    John F. Sutton / John FSutton
    This vintage book is a complete guide to small sailing craft, with a focus on the construction thereof. Written for the amateur boat builder, this handbook is intended to cover all the problems commonly faced by those who attempt to build a boat of their own design, and will be of considerable value to anyone occupied in such an endeavour. Contents include: “Methods of Construc...
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    32,78 €

  • Rigs and Rigging of Yachts
    D. Phillips-Birt / DPhillips-Birt
    This vintage book is a complete guide to yacht rigging, with instructions for the correct usage of masts, rope, levers, winches, tracks, slides and more. Written in simple language and full of helpful diagrams, this volume constitutes a must-have for all sailing enthusiasts, but would be of most utility to those with little previous experience. Contents include: “The Efficienci...
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    38,36 €

  • Yachting - How to Sail and Manage a Small Modern Yacht
    Arthur E. Bullen / Arthur EBullen
    This vintage book is a complete and accessible guide to sailing small yachts, with information on everything from choosing a vessel to negotiating storms. With simple instructions and a wealth of useful tips, this volume is ideal for the novice sailor, and would make for a worthy addition to all collections of yachting literature. Contents include: “The Choice of Boat”, “Moorin...
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    31,44 €

  • Sailing to Win
    Robert N. Bavier / Robert NBavier
    Yacht racing is not only one of the most highly competitive of sports, but also one of the most fascinating, compelling, and satisfying. This vintage book is a detailed guide to yacht racing, with information on every aspect of the sport from selecting a craft to reading the tide. Written in simple, clear language and full of invaluable information, this volume is highly recomm...
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    41,74 €

  • Sailing Directions For North Channel Of Lake Huron And Georgian Bay
    Anon
    This vintage book is a complete guide to navigating around the North channel of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay in Ontario, Canada. It was compiled chiefly from the “Georgian Bay and North Channel Pilot”, and was published by the order of the Minister of Marine and Fisheries in 1895. As well as providing comprehensive directions, the lighthouses, ranges, beacons, buoys, and landmar...
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    34,46 €

  • The Channel Islands Pilot, Or, Sailing Directions for Guernsey, Serk, Alderney, and Jersey
    John Richards
    This book is a detailed guide to sailing around the Channel Islands, with authentic anecdotes, historical details, information on tidal streams, and much more. With a wealth of useful information for the sailor, this volume is highly recommended for anyone wishing to traverse the Channel Islands by boat, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literatu...
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    31,69 €

  • From T-2 to Supertanker
    Andrew G. Spyrou
    From T-2 to Supertanker provides a unique insight into the oil tanker industry’s efforts to produce safe and efficient vessels.Dr. Andrew G. Spyrou believes that marine transportation is the key to effective global shipping, part of which is carrying petroleum by tanker. Enormous changes have taken place in tanker design and construction since World War II. Closure of the Suez ...
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    27,68 €

  • Warfare on the Mediterranean in the Age of Sail
    David S.T. Blackmore
    Between the last battle fought entirely under oars in 1571 and the first fought entirely under steam in 1866, naval warfare in the Middle Seas and adjacent Atlantic waters was dominated by the sailing warship. This exploration of that distinct period in military history begins with an overview of the galley warfare that dominated the Mediterranean for millennia and a discuss...
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    73,74 €

  • Coastal and Deep Sea Navigation for Yachtsmen
    C. A. Lund / CALund
    This vintage book is a complete guide to sea navigation, with information on tides, using the stars, using a sextant, working out longitude and latitude, reading charts, and much more. Although navigation techniques have developed in modern times, it is still crucial to be familiar with the traditional and time-tested methods. This volume includes information on all aspects of ...
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    31,68 €

  • Sailing Ship Elissa
    Patricia Bellis Bixel
    New in paperback with a new preface 'Bixel's research is thorough and her writing style is engaging. This book will be of interest to both maritime historians and historic preservationists. . . . a welcome addition to the growing literature on Texas maritime history.'-Southwestern Historical Quarterly ' . . . a heartening story, well-illustrated with photos.'-Houston Chroni...
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    16,39 €

  • Hydrodynamics of High-Speed Marine Vehicles
    O. M. Faltinsen / Odd M. Faltinsen / Odd MFaltinsen / OMFaltinsen
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    99,40 €


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