Observations on Sails, Sail Cloth and Sailmaking : An Historic Reprint
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Reprinting two separate histories and background pieces prompted by the Americas Cup winners and their sails. Brings together the thoughts and observations of two very experienced sailmakers from 1852 and 1924 respectively.
Observations on Sails, Sail Cloth and Flax, By Mathew Orr, of Orr, Hunter and Co., Greenock Rope and Sail Works.
Mr. Thomas Ratsey on Sail Making, published in 2 parts in The Field Magazine, London, 27th March 1924 and 3rd April 1924.
TitleObservations on Sails, Sail Cloth and Sailmaking : An Historic Reprint
Corporate author
EditionThird reprint
Place of publicationIpswich
PublisherFootrope Knots
Year of publication2012
Pagination58 p.
IllustrationsIllus., black and white drawings
Dimensions14.3 x 21.1 cm
Materialbook
Series titleMuseum of Knots and Sailor's Ropework Monographs; 5
Class numberVM532 .O77 2012
NotesThe International Guild of Knot Tyers Collection
Subjectsailmaker, sails, yacht, sailing vessel