Sailing Ships-Mudie, Colin (isbn: 0713653248)

This is a well illustrated analysis of three millennia of great sailing ships: both replica recreations such as Argo, Brendan and Matthew, and modern sail training vessels. Colin Mudie is a world renowned designer and naval architect. He explains why they were designed and built this way, construction methods and materials, and how they performed in various conditions. It is of interest and reference to those who are curious about the development of ship design and building. HB 170pp Colour & BW photos, line drawings, plans & diagrams