Cutty Sark: The Last of the Tea Clippers
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| Rating | : | 4.26 (635 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1591141826 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-07-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Cutty Sark was the greatest of the tea clippers and an iconic British institution. Developed with the Cutty Sark Trust, the book provides a chronological narrative along with detailed features on crew accounts, log entries, pieces on seamanship, ports and cargoes and broader tall ship culture, as well as an opportunity to focus on artifacts and the fittings of the clipper ship. It includes rare and previously unpublished historical images from the ship’s collections and those of the National Maritime Museum.. This new work describes the eventful history of this celebrated ship from her 1869 construction, her famous voyages, dramatic
"This is a truly magnificent book. First, the lavish production of the cover and book itself is wonderful. The way the writer weaves the tale of the ship’s origins, design and construction, her many voyages and career, preservation, and current renovated state flow seamlessly through the book. The wealth of photographs come in all different sizes and provide visual details that help you better experience the text. It’s hard to get past the fold-out plans of Sails, Masts and Rigging, Deck-plans, and Stowage in the hull without studying them first! These fold-outs give a wonderful and complete view of this complex sailing vessel."Pirates and Pr
Eric Kentley is a former curator at the National Maritime Museum, and assistant director of London’s Design Museum. . He lives in south London. Now a freelancer, he assisted with the plans for the conservation of the Cutty Sark and authored the exhibition content. His books include
I am a life-long admirer of this Beautiful ship, having seen many reference books on her I am a life-long admirer of this Beautiful ship, having seen many reference books on her. This new book is a Must-Have for any hard-core lover of this iconic masterpiece. TRUST me when I say that this is a must-have book on the Cutty Sark and is worth the money you spend.. Best Cutty Sark Book The ultimate book about the Cutty Sark. Best book on its history, for modelling and about its restoration. A must for every Cutty Sark enthusiast. The illustrations and rigging details are excellent. John Heatley N.Z.. Five Stars Bethany E. Moore Just what my husband wanted for his birthday