The Greatest Sailing Ships: the History of Sail from its Origins to the Present by Franco Giorgetti

The Greatest Sailing Ships: the History of Sail from its Origins to the Present by Franco Giorgetti

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From antiquity to the present, this book traces the evolution of various magnificent vessels through a detailed analysis of the great sailing ships, from the galleons of the 1500s to the clippers of the 1800s, the windjammers of the 1900s, and beyond.

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The Greatest Sailing Ships: the History of Sail from its Origins to the Present by Franco Giorgetti

From antiquity to the present, these pages trace the evolution of these magnificent vessels through a detailed analysis of the great sailing ships, from the galleons of the 1500s to the clippers of the 1800s, the windjammers of the 1900s, and beyond. Hundreds of photographs in glorious full colour convey the majesty of these vessels, and the superb craftsmanship that has endured over time. Anyone who has ever sailed a boat will thrill to the crisp flap of the sail and the splash of the waves evoked by the photographs in this book.
Franco Giorgetti is an architect and passionate recreational and competitive sailor. He has designed racing yachts for many major events including the America's Cup. He restores classic boats and is a member of the technical committee of the Italian Classic Boats Association.
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ISBN 13 9788854406339
ISBN 10 8854406333
Title The Greatest Sailing Ships: the History of Sail from its Origins to the Present
Author Franco Giorgetti
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher White Star
Year published 2011-11-25
Number of pages 304
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.