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The last time this book was available (1989?) it was hardcover, and the "plates" were fold-out. And the price was $85.00. The very good folks at Dover Books have done a very nice job at recreating this book, and somehow managed to have it sell for just $16.95.
The book was a landmark publication back in the 18th century. Written by Fredrik Henrik af Chapman, he was a naval architect, a vice admiral in the Swedish navy and the author of several books on shipbuilding. It also includes the
"treaties on shipbuilding" including commentary on hull resistance in water.
This collection of sophisticated line drawings offers a unique view of maritime world of the mid-1700s.
Contents
Index and descriptions of the draughts contained in this work.
Contents:
The Plates
Authors Preface on the Tractat om Skepps-Byggeriet, 1775
On the resistance which a ship in motion meets from the water
On the dimensions of ships
On the Proportions of privateers
On the proportions of masts and yards for merchant ships
On the construction of scale and solidity
On the measurement of tonnage and stowage
On the accommodations for provisions
160 pp., softcover
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