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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.
НазваниеObservations on Sails, Sail Cloth and Sailmaking : An Historic Reprint
Автор
Mathew Orr (author)
Thomas W. Ratsey (author)
Des Pawson (author of introduction)
Авторский коллектив
Museum of Knots and Sailor's Ropework
ИзданиеThird reprint
Место публикацииIpswich
ИздательFootrope Knots
Год выпуска2012
Нумерация страниц58 p.
ИллюстрацииIllus., black and white drawings
Размерность14.3 x 21.1 cm
Материалbook
СерииMuseum of Knots and Sailor's Ropework Monographs; 5
VM532 .O77 2012
ПримечанияThe International Guild of Knot Tyers Collection
Темаsailmaker, sails, yacht, sailing vessel