Sailing Ships of New England: 1607-1907 [Paperback]

John Robinson (Author), George Francis Dow (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2007

Gathered from museums and private collections, the hundreds of images here are a reminder of a time when sailing was central to the life and growth of New England.  Including paintings and photographs of vessels built, owned, or commanded by New England men, these illustrations will fascinate anyone who imagines harbors filled with tall ships. Some of the pieces reproduced were completed in the ports of Marseilles, Genoa, Leghorn, Trieste, Smyrna, and Hong Kong; also included is the oldest known painting of a New England vessel, the ship Bethe, of Boston, painted in 1748.  An extensive introduction discusses a wide range of vessels, and there are sailors’ histories, adventure stories, and tales of maritime disaster.  With more than 300 illustrations, this book will appeal to both historians and casual lovers of nautical life.

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About the Author

George Francis Dow was an American antiquarian for the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities. He completed several works on ships, arts and crafts, and daily living in New England.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing (March 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1602390398
• ISBN-13: 978-1602390393
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,933,949 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Visual History of New England Sailing Ships, June 12, 2007

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John J. Browne "bookaholic" (Brooklyn, New York United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sailing Ships of New England: 1607-1907 (Paperback)

This book is a collection of paintings/lithographs of various New England sailing vessels. Each image contains the ship's name, weight and when/where it was built. In many instances the ship's captain and/or owner is identified as well as the painter of the image. Historically significant voyages as well as the ultimate fate of certain ships are also provided. The book has sections on old nautical instruments, together with a brief overview of the New England sailing industry and descriptions of certain ship types. There is also a complete listing of the various artists whose work is contained in the book.

4.0 out of 5 stars AH the sea and it's sailing life, May 14, 2009

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Just McGov "McGov" (Georgia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sailing Ships of New England: 1607-1907 (Paperback)

I love learning about the ships of old and what life was like as these brave me took on the adventures that come with the sea. You will too!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for history and sailing buffs alike, March 12, 2007

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Bob Fitzsimmons (New York City) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sailing Ships of New England: 1607-1907 (Paperback)

Great for anyone with a historical interest in ships. Full of wonderful photos!!