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The Art of Rigging (Paperback)

by George Biddlecombe (Author)
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The best manual ever produced on rigging a sailing ship, based on extensively revised and updated 1848 edition prepared by Biddlecombe, Master in the Royal Navy. Complete definition of terms, on-shore operations, process of rigging ships, reeving the running rigging and bending sails, rigging brigs, yachts and small vessels, more. 17 plates.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Dover Publications (August 1, 1990)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0486263436
  • ISBN-13: 978-0486263434
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #78,551 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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