TheIronPrice Posted September 7, 2014 Share #1 Posted September 7, 2014 Has anyone picked up the book Six Frigates? I'm working on my second read through and find it fascinating. Lots of information about the wheeling and dealing to get the ships built and their actions up through the war of 1812 trippwj and uss frolick 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philinnyc Posted September 7, 2014 Share #2 Posted September 7, 2014 I bought the hardcover back in 06' when it came out. Put it on the shelf but started reading it just a few days ago. Ninety pages in and Im fascinated by it. The info on the bureaucratic and partisan wheeling and dealing that went on back then is insightful and revealing. As are the accounts of the workers that searched the woods for the Oak. For a noob builder and armchair Historian like myself, its a great read so far. Any other book recommendations are More than welcomed. I recommend Washingtons Crossing by Fischer, Oxford books. Cheers, Phil trippwj and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trippwj Posted September 7, 2014 Share #3 Posted September 7, 2014 Do you know the publisher or have a link to the book ? Brian - check out the book review in the September MSBJournal for detailed info. Ian Toll is the author, originally published in 2006. Quote WayneNeither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.Epictetus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted September 8, 2014 Share #4 Posted September 8, 2014 I am not really into reading biography/history type books but this one was very well written and kept me turning pages well after I needed to goto bed. Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwvolz Posted September 8, 2014 Share #5 Posted September 8, 2014 I read it a few years ago. I really enjoyed it as well. Quote Joe Volz Current build: Model Shipways "Benjamin W. Latham" Completed builds on MSW: Caldercraft HMS "Cruizer" Caldercraft HMBV "Granado" Model Shipways "Prince De Neufchatel" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnharv2 Posted September 8, 2014 Share #6 Posted September 8, 2014 I bought it when it came out, and I couldn't put it down. As Phil said, it was interesting to read about the wheeling and dealing behind getting these ships designed, built, launched and commisioned. I hate to say it, but it seems that there's not much difference betwen politics then and politics now. Excellent book. Thanks, Harvey MEDDO and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted September 8, 2014 Share #7 Posted September 8, 2014 Great book! I learned a lot. Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheIronPrice Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share #8 Posted September 8, 2014 I agree. I've been staying up way past when I ought to be asleep to read more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Biles Posted September 8, 2014 Share #9 Posted September 8, 2014 Welcome The Iron Prince, I read through it about 4-5 times. I am amazed that any navy was ever built with the trouble they had just getting 6 of those ships built. The on-again and off- again political issues just about did them in. It got me interested in the historical characters involved much more than I ever used to be. Funding the project was a nightmare for the people involved. Much less keeping it going. It prompted me to research 6-7 of the leading people involved. Enjoy your book. I think it was one of the most interesting I ever read. Walt Biles Quote Current: America Schooner https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/10887-america-schooner-pof-by-walter-biles-radio-pof-scale-148-from-blue-jacket-plan/ Prior: MERIDEA https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/140-meridea-by-walter-biles-radio-34-scratch-cad-of-boat-at-usn-severn-river-repair-station-ca-1969/ SAMSON First build: Scratch POF Spanish Galleon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye2sea Posted September 8, 2014 Share #10 Posted September 8, 2014 I do re-enactments of the war of 1812 aboard USS Constitution and this book has been invaluable in researching for what I teach about the ship. Walter Biles and mtaylor 2 Quote Henry Laissez le bon temps rouler ! Current Build: Le Soleil Royal Completed Build: Amerigo Vespucci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnharv2 Posted September 8, 2014 Share #11 Posted September 8, 2014 Henry, Do you do the political re-enactment too? "Well, Virginia got funding this month and we didn't, so we'll have to put off installing the cant frames 'til next month. At least we've got a lock on the copper for plating. . ." Thanks, Harvey Walter Biles, mtaylor and popeye2sea 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye2sea Posted September 8, 2014 Share #12 Posted September 8, 2014 Henry, Do you do the political re-enactment too? "Well, Virginia got funding this month and we didn't, so we'll have to put off installing the cant frames 'til next month. At least we've got a lock on the copper for plating. . ." Thanks, Harvey No, but I do make the point that political in-fighting, lack of congressional funding, and pork barrel projects has not changed at all since then. trippwj and capnharv2 2 Quote Henry Laissez le bon temps rouler ! Current Build: Le Soleil Royal Completed Build: Amerigo Vespucci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheIronPrice Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share #13 Posted September 9, 2014 If anything they have become traditions.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don9of11 Posted September 9, 2014 Share #14 Posted September 9, 2014 I have the hardcover version of the book. It's a compelling story about the birth of the US Navy and the early Congress. It's a great read. WackoWolf 1 Quote Current project: Retired www.howefamily.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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