The Art of Sail-Making: As Practiced in the Royal Navy and According to the Most Approved Methods in the Merchant Service (1843) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169275805)

The Art of Sail-Making is a book written by David R. Steel in 1843 that provides a comprehensive guide to the practice of sail-making in both the Royal Navy and the Merchant Service. The book covers the most approved methods of sail-making, including the materials and tools needed for the job, the different types of sails and their uses, and the techniques for cutting, sewing, and rigging sails. It also includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the process of sail-making. The book is a valuable resource for sailors, shipbuilders, and anyone interested in the history and techniques of sail-making.Accompanied With The Parliamentary Regulations Relative To Sails And Sailcloth. The Admiralty Instructions For Manufacturing Canvas For Her Majesty�������s Navy, Form Of Tender, Etc. Illustrated By Numerous Figures, With Full And Accurate Tables.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: David R. Steel
ISBN-10: 116927580X
ISBN-13: 9781169275805
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 176
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.16lbs
Size: 7.01h x 10.00w x 0.44d