The Cutty Sark, The Last Of The Famous Tea Clippers V2: Describing The Masts, Spars And Rigging Of A Scale Model, And Including The Builder's Specific

By C. Nepean Longridge

Book Overview

""The Cutty Sark, The Last Of The Famous Tea Clippers V2"" is a book written by C. Nepean Longridge that provides a detailed description of the masts, spars, and rigging of a scale model of the famous tea clipper ship, the Cutty Sark. The book also includes the builder's specification for the construction of the original ship. The Cutty Sark was a British sailing ship built in 1869 and was one of the fastest ships of its time. The book is a valuable resource for ship enthusiasts, historians, and model builders who want to learn more about the construction and design of this iconic ship. It is a comprehensive guide that covers all the essential details of the Cutty Sark's rigging, making it an excellent reference for anyone interested in the history of sailing ships.In Two Volumes. Being A Description Of The Hull, Deck Fittings And Riggings Of This Famous Ship, Together With A Detailed Account Of The Building Of A Scale Model, Which Will Shortly Be Added To The Collection At The Science Museum, South Kensington.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116319851X
• ISBN13: 9781163198513
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"