Sailing Ships: Illustrated Books - History, Development and Construction

Sailing into the Past - Learning from Replica Ships

Until recently, there was little practical knowledge of the ships of the distant past. We could only surmise as to the manner in which a Viking ship sailed or how fast a Greek trireme could be rowed.
The building of accurate replicas over the past generation has changed all that, and what has been learnt about the ships and boats of our ancestors has radically changed our perceptions of sailing and voyaging. This beautifully-illustrated book charts those discoveries.

The world's leading authorities look at individual replicas and discuss what they have taught us. Boris Rankov and John Coates, for example, discuss the Greek trireme, while Antonia Macarthur outlines the lessons learnt on Cook's Endeavour.
Each chapter deals with a particular vessel and construction, sail plans, and the intended role are covered before an analysis of sailing performance is discussed. Windward ability, seakindliness, speed and ease of handling are all dealt with. General chapters by Richard Woodman and Sean McGrail set the scene.

A fascinating work which offers the most accessible view yet as to how the ships of our seafaring forbears affected the manner in which they traded, fought and explored.

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Author:	Jenny Bennett
Details:	224 pages, 10 x 7.3 x 0.79 in (25.5 x 18.5 x 2 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	175 b&w and colour photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Seaforth Publishing (GB, 2009)
ISBN:	9781848320130

Tall Ships Handbook

Around 200 sailing vessels take part in the Tall Ships series of races, which travel the world each year. They regularly attract up to five million spectators, easily making them the largest public attendance of any event in the world.
When the ships are in port, they are often open to the public to view them, from period Victorian sailing ships to brand-new sailing vessels with every modern convenience.

One of the challenges for spectators is working out which ship is which and the Tall Ships Handbook is a handy guidebook that makes it easy to identify each vessel, and also gives some background to the history and ownership.

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Author:	Amanda Butcher
Details:	192 pages, 9.25 x 6.5 x 0.51 in (23.5 x 16.5 x 1.3 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	240 b&w and colour photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Amberley Publishing (GB, 2014)
ISBN:	9781445618890

Tall Ships Today - Their Remarkable Story

Tall ships epitomize the glamour, majesty and romance of the sea.

This book - supported and endorsed by Sail Training International - is a celebration of tall ships today, shining a spotlight on the world's most interesting and glamorous tall ships, the most spectacular regattas, races and adventurous passages, and the huge array of people who sail on them.

With gorgeous photography and absorbing text, the book is divided into four chapters:
1) Origins and Evolution, telling the story of tall ships, giving a fascinating perspective on the impact of the development of international trade, conflict, design, technology and navigation
2) Tall Ships Today, celebrating the diversity of over 100 of the most interesting and famous tall ships in the world, with beautiful photography, key statistics and brief text on their histories
3) The Tall Ships Experience, following life on board and exploring how being part of the crew develops life, leadership and employability skills
4) Racing, Regattas and Passages, with at-sea and in-port photography featuring the most spectacular assemblies of sail that bring tall ships to the attention of millions worldwide.

With unique access to the very best photography and up to date information, this stunning book showcases just why tall ships continue to inspire and captivate people all over the world.

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Author:	Nigel Rowe
Details:	224 pages, 12.2 x 8.9 in (31 x 22.5 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	many colour photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC (GB, 2014)
ISBN:	9781472903464

Grosssegler - Faszination unter Segeln (Typenkompass)

They are the queens of the seas and the pride of every nation: the majestic tall sailing ships. They once ruled the seven seas, but eventually steamships overtook them. But they have lost none of their beauty and grandeur to this day. Every year, tens of thousands of enthusiastic spectators flock to the great windjammer regattas on the North and Baltic Seas.
This practical guide from the "Typenkompass" series lists all the important facts and technical data worth knowing about the most important windjammers that are still sailing today.

Pages from the book "Grosssegler - Faszination unter Segeln"

Contents: Activ (1951) - Alexander von Humboldt (1906/1988) - Amerigo Vespucci (1931) - Amphitrite (1887) - Artemis (1926/2001) - Astrid (1918) - Belem (1896) - Capitan Miranda (1930) - Carola (1900) - Christian Radich (1937) - Cuauhtémoc (1982) - Danmark (1932) - Dar Mlodziezy (1982) - KRI Dewarutji (1953) - Druzhba (1987) - Eagle (1936) - Eendracht II (1989) - Esmeralda (1954) - Europa (1910/1993) - Eye of the Wind (1911) - Falken (1946) - Fryderyk Chopin (1991) - Georg Stage II (1935) - Gloria (1968) - Gorch Fock I / Tovarishtsh (1933) - Gorch Fock II (1958) - Greif (1951) - Grossherzogin Elisabeth(1909) - Gunilla (1940/1999) - Hansekogge (1989) - Hiorten (1999/1692) - ORP Iskra II (1982) - Juan Sebastián de Elcano (1928) - Kaiwo Maru II (1989) - Kaliakra (1984) - Khersonez (1989) - Kruzenshtern (1926) - La Recouvrance (1992) - Libertad (1963) - Mare Frisium (1916) - Mercator (1932) - Mir (1987) - Palinuro V (1934) - Pride of Baltimore (1814/1988) - Roald Amundsen (1952/1991) - H.M.S. Rose (1757/1970) - Royal Clipper (2000) - Royalist (1971) - N. E. Sagres (1938) - Shabab Oman (1971) - Simon Bolivar (1980) - Sørlandet (1927) - Stad Amsterdam (2000) - Thor Heyerdahl (1930/1983) - Vegesack BV 2 (1895).

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Author:	Herbert H. Böhm
Details:	128 pages, 8.1 x 5.5 in (20.5 x 14 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	99 colour photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Pietsch Verlag (D, 2009)
Series:	Typenkompass
ISBN:	9783613506138

Sea Cloud Spirit - Eine Legende unserer Zeit

This book explores the history and design of the Sea Cloud sailing ships, from the four-masted barque Hussar, launched in Kiel in 1931 and later renamed Sea Cloud, to its successors Sea Cloud II and Sea Cloud Spirit.

Built at "Metalships & Docks" in Vigo, Spain, Sea Cloud Spirit is a three-masted full-rigged sailing ship that combines traditional sailing techniques with modern design and luxury accommodation. Completed in 2021, it is the largest of the three ships operated by Hamburg-based Sea Cloud Cruises.

The book presents the ships' maritime heritage, elegant design and high standards of craftsmanship, highlighting the combination of traditional tall-ship sailing and contemporary cruise facilities. Sea Cloud Spirit offers spacious interiors, wellness facilities and individually designed cabins featuring works of art, while retaining the atmosphere of a private yacht.
A book for sailing enthusiasts and readers interested in luxury sailing ships, maritime history, traditional shipbuilding and the development of modern cruise vessels.

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Author:	Michael Batz
Details:	200 pages, 11.8 x 9.1 x 0.71 in (30 x 23 x 1.8 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	extensively illustrated
Language:	German
Publisher:	Koehler in Maximilian Verlag (D, 2022)
ISBN:	9783782215107