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The Old Wooden Walls

by Claude S. Gill
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781025875859
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 314
  • Original Price: GBP 26.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 617 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Military / Naval

"The Old Wooden Walls" is a comprehensive exploration of the majestic sailing vessels that defined naval supremacy and maritime exploration during the Age of Sail. Authored by Claude S. Gill, this work provides an intricate look at the design, construction, and historical significance of the wooden warships that served as the primary defense and power projection for nations, most notably Great Britain. The text delves into the technical aspects of ship-building, detailing the craftsmanship and engineering required to produce these complex structures of oak and iron.

Focusing on the 18th and 19th centuries, the book examines the evolution of naval architecture and the strategic roles these vessels played in global conflicts and trade. It offers a detailed perspective on the structural elements of ships, from hull integrity to rigging, while capturing the daily reality of life at sea. For naval historians and maritime enthusiasts, "The Old Wooden Walls" serves as an essential reference, preserving the legacy of the great ships that dominated the oceans before the advent of steam and steel. It is a tribute to the ingenuity of past shipwrights and the enduring historical value of sailing ship traditions.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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