Architectura Navalis Mercatoria: The Classic of Eighteenth-Century Naval Architecture

Architectura Navalis Mercatoria: The Classic of Eighteenth-Century Naval ArchitectureFirst 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

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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 11/17/2006
ISBN: 9780486451558
Pages: 152
Weight: 1.24lbs
Size: 12.16h x 7.30w x 0.47d