Architectura Navalis Mercatoria
Architectura Navalis Mercatoria
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Architectura Navalis Mercatoria by Fredrik Chapman
First published in 1768, this remarkable collection of sophisticated line drawings offers a fascinating look at the maritime world of the eighteenth century, documenting merchant and naval ships from various countries. Seventy detailed illustrations chart vessel dimensions, crew size, storage capabilities, and manner of rigging for packet ships, pleasure boats, privateers, frigates, and other ships.Fredrik Henrik af Chapman (1721 1808) was a naval architect, a vice-admiral in the Swedish navy, and the author of several books on shipbuilding. This volume constitutes an indispensable treatise for model builders, naval historians, and maritime enthusiasts, as well as anyone who appreciates the art of drafting.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780486451558 |
| ISBN 10 | 0486451550 |
| Title | Architectura Navalis Mercatoria |
| Author | Fredrik Chapman |
| Series | Dover Maritime |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Dover Publications Inc. |
| Year published | 2006-11-17 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |