A manual which has much of interest and use to the officer, crew and first-timer on a square-rigged training vessel. Much good practice has survived from the great days of sail, but the author is critical of some conservative practices...
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..and argues his opinions vigorously. This would also be a useful book for anyone interest in the design of square-rigged vessels. B/w photos and line drawings. Appendices, Glossary of terms, Index. PB. 145pp.