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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. "The Baltimore Clipper: Its Origin and Development" is a definitive study of one of the most significant vessel types in American maritime history. Written by renowned naval architect Howard Irving Chapelle, this work meticulously traces the evolution of the fast, sharp-built sailing ships that emerged from the Chesapeake Bay. These vessels, famed for their speed and maneuverability, played a crucial role in privateering during the War of 1812, as well as in the illegal slave trade and the transport of perishable cargo.Chapelle provides an in-depth technical analysis of the design characteristics that defined the Baltimore Clipper, including their raked masts, deep draft, and low freeboard. The text is enriched by historical records and technical insights that document the transition from colonial schooners to the refined hulls of the mid-19th century. This volume serves as an essential resource for maritime historians, ship modelers, and enthusiasts of naval architecture, offering a comprehensive look at the engineering innovations that revolutionized sea travel and coastal commerce. By examining the socio-economic factors that spurred their creation, "The Baltimore Clipper: Its Origin and Development" remains a foundational text in the study of American nautical craftsmanship.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781025294865
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. "The Baltimore Clipper: Its Origin and Development" is a definitive study of one of the most significant vessel types in American maritime history. Written by renowned naval architect Howard Irving Chapelle, this work meticulously traces the evolution of the fast, sharp-built sailing ships that emerged from the Chesapeake Bay. These vessels, famed for their speed and maneuverability, played a crucial role in privateering during the War of 1812, as well as in the illegal slave trade and the transport of perishable cargo.Chapelle provides an in-depth technical analysis of the design characteristics that defined the Baltimore Clipper, including their raked masts, deep draft, and low freeboard. The text is enriched by historical records and technical insights that document the transition from colonial schooners to the refined hulls of the mid-19th century. This volume serves as an essential resource for maritime historians, ship modelers, and enthusiasts of naval architecture, offering a comprehensive look at the engineering innovations that revolutionized sea travel and coastal commerce. By examining the socio-economic factors that spurred their creation, "The Baltimore Clipper: Its Origin and Development" remains a foundational text in the study of American nautical craftsmanship.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781025294865
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