The Anatomy of Nelson's Ships [Hardcover]

C. Nepean Longridge (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1980

This complete reference includes many photographs previously unavailable to the public, nearly 200 line drawings, foldout profiles, deck plans, and rigging plans.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 60 pages
• Publisher: US Naval Institute Press; Rev edition (January 1980)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0870210777
• ISBN-13: 978-0870210778
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.5 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #127,016 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A timeless bible of building a display model of HMS Victory!, June 10, 1996

By A Customer

This review is from: The Anatomy of Nelson's Ships (Hardcover)

HMS Victory (104 guns), now preserved in dry-dock at Portsmouth in England embodies the might of the man-of-war at the zenith of the age of sail. The vessel was Admiral Lord Nelson's flagship at the battle of Trafalgar. Mr C Nepean Longridge's masterpiece of a book describes the process by which his model of this famous vessel was built. The book is unique; Longridge follows full-scale practice virtually to the smallest detail. This makes his work essential to the accomplished ship-modeller and the novice alike. For the former, there are the detailed references to complete the ultimate ship model project - clearly explained and amply illustrated. As for the latter, here is a book that will inspire and which will be a fountain of suggestions for improving building techniques applicable to all vessels of the era. For example, there are more than 183 figure drawings from variations of 'scarph' joints to methods of belaying lines. Additionally there are 12 plans and 76 photographs. This is the bible, with illustrations, for building all classes of naval ship give or take a gun-port or two

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE Manual on Building a Model of HMS Victory, January 17, 2000

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KRWS (Johannesburg, South Africa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Anatomy of Nelson's Ships (Hardcover)

Despite its title, which may mislead some, this classic book actually deals at length with building a model of H.M.S. Victory. Written by Nepean Longridge in the 1930's - it's value can be judged by the fact that it remains as valid today as it did then.

The book describes in detail the full process of building the model which now resides in the Science Museum in London.

Construction details of the model are given and discussed at length, as well details of the full size vessel. This is backed up by photos of the real vessel, and numerous detailed drawings and diagrams, some of which are in a "pull out" format. Every detail of the ship is covered, from fittings through to construction - both of the model and the real thing.

All this means that if your going a build a model of H.M.S. Victory, then you MUST ensure that you have a copy of this book on your bookshelf. You will need no other!

And, even if you are not building the Victory, still consider purchasing this book. For the ship modeller it is of considerable interest and will serve as a valuable reference for years to come, while for those interested in Period Ships the plans and detail drawings will be a delight.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Ultimate In Victory Reference, June 15, 2001

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Mark (Indianapolis, IN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Anatomy of Nelson's Ships (Hardcover)

This is the one, right here, don't go any further. Even if you're not a modeler, get this book. If you are a modeler, you better have this book. Whatever your story, get this book.

I am fortunate to have the ship modeling bug, and love the challenge of the wooden ship model. It's my hope to build a HMS Victory. Now that I have this book in hand, have no fear, I will enter the Modeling Zone once again.

What a fabulous book. Like one of the other reviewers discussed, I get lost in this book and come up for air 3 hours later. The author discusses everything there is to discuss on the ship. There are great pictures, and the fold out plans, WOW. This is the way to reveal the inner workings of a ship. There are a large number of drawings as well as a few groups of photos to suppliment the text. Don't misunderstand, the text stands by itself, and the drawings/photos are a bonus.

One thing that amazes me to great wonder is how did the author acquire all the knowledge that he then relates in the book? It seems that he must have built the ship himself!!

A remarkable accomplishment this book. If you like sailing, ships, woodworking, history, or other related areas of study, you'll enjoy this book. The early 19th Century sailing vessel never received such a grand treatment. Now, where's Admiral Nelson??