Coastal Vessels in Detail by Charles V. Waine
VINTAGESTAN BOOKS Title: Coastal Vessels in Detail by Charles V. Waine Summary: Coastal Vessels in Detail is a maritime history and ship-design reference book focused on British and European coastal trading vessels, especially steam-powered coasters and short-sea traders from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book combines technical drawings, photographs, and historical commentary to explain how these smaller commercial ships were designed for specific regional trades and coastal conditions. The book examines a wide variety of vessel types, including:
A major theme is how ship design evolved in response to:
Waine explains the technical differences between ships through detailed profiles and diagrams, covering:
The book is especially valued for its visual material. Contemporary reviews and listings note that it contains numerous black-and-white photographs, diagrams, and some colour illustrations showing vessel construction and operational detail. Author: Charles V. Waine Publisher: Waine Research Publications Year Published: 2003 Edition: 1st Edition Binding type: Hardcover ISBN: 0905184181 Dimensions: 30cm x 21cm Notes: SKU: VSS / 257 / H / 7406 / 5687 Condition Dust Jacket Condition: Very good. Fading to spine Book condition: Near fine Binding: Intact Pages: 154 pages
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