Architectura Navalis Mercatoria. Fredrik Henrik af Chapman
Architectura Navalis Mercatoria
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Автор произведения: Fredrik Henrik af Chapman
Серия: Dover Maritime
Жанр: Техническая литература
Издательство: Ingram
isbn: 9780486136516
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First published in 1768, this remarkable collection of sophisticated line drawings offers a fascinating look at the maritime world of the eighteenth century, documenting merchant and naval ships from various countries. Seventy detailed illustrations chart vessel dimensions, crew size, storage capabilities, and manner of rigging for packet ships, pleasure boats, privateers, frigates, and other ships.Fredrik Henrik af Chapman (1721-1808) was a naval architect, a vice-admiral in the Swedish navy, and the author of several books on shipbuilding. This volume constitutes an indispensable treatise for model builders, naval historians, and maritime enthusiasts, as well as anyone who appreciates the art of drafting.