American Merchant Sail from the Mid 1800's

[Pete Jaquith]

For those modelers and marine historians interested in American Merchant Sail of the mid 1800’s, the following are three fine reference books by William L. Crothers:

 

The American-Built Clipper Ship 1850-1856

This well researched book describes the characteristics, design, construction, and details of American built clipper ships from the mid 1800’s.  The book is well illustrated and gives a unique insight into the design and construction of these beautiful ships.  The book describes in detail the design, arrangements, hull framing and fastening, and outfitting of these great American ships.  Tables summarize the arrangements and details of most American clipper ships of the subject period.  Masting and rigging are not covered in detail but they are addressed in The Masting of American Merchant Sail in the 1850’s by William L. Crothers.  

 

American-Built Packets and Freighters of the 1850’s

This well researched book describes the characteristics, design, construction, and details of American built packet and freight ships from the mid 1800’s.  The book is well illustrated and gives a unique insight into the design and construction of these important ships.  The book describes in detail the design, arrangements, hull framing and fastening, and outfitting of these fine American ships.  Tables summarize the arrangements and details of many American merchant sail from the subject period.  Masting and rigging are not covered in detail but they are addressed in The Masting of American Merchant Sail in the 1850’s by William L. Crothers.

 

The Masting of American Merchant Sail in the 1850’s

This well researched book describes the masting, yards, and rigging of American built clipper, packet, and freight ships from the mid 1800’s.  The book is well illustrated and gives a unique insight into the design and construction of these beautiful ships.  The book describes in detail the masting and rigging design, arrangements, and fabrication of these beautiful ships.  Tables summarize the arrangements and details of many American merchant sail from the subject period.  Hull construction and hull outfitting of these ships are addressed in The American-Built Clipper Ships 1850-1856 and American-Built Packets and Freighters of the 1850’s by William L. Crothers.

 

Regards,

Pete