Bibliograph

The American-built clipper ship, 1850-1856, characteristics, construction, and details, William L. Crothers

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The American-built clipper ship, 1850-1856, characteristics, construction, and details, William L. Crothers

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 506-509) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The American-built clipper ship, 1850-1856

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

34282552

Responsibility statement

William L. Crothers

Sub title

characteristics, construction, and details

Table Of Contents

Prelude to building the ship: Woods used in construction of the clippers; General characteristics of clipper ship hulls; Fastenings hole borers and fasteners; Scarphs -- Construction of the hull: Keel assembly; Keelson and deadwood assemblies; Diagonal iron bracing; Hull stiffening; Hold ceiling; Stanchions -- Completion of the ship: Metal sheathing; Hull ornamentation; Figureheads and carved stemheads; Ship interiors; Mast and spar arrangements; Flags and signals

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