Ships, Boats and Marine Books

This catalogue page has our recommended books on ships, boats and marine books. The evolution of shipbuilding reflects the growth of civilization, as people learned how to build a better ships as better construction methods were developed. These books cover all types of ships and boats, and other marine books. The art of knot tying is covered with several excellent choices including many aspects of marlinspike seamanship.

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Ships, Boats and Marine Books

Oars, Sails and Steam: A Picture Book of Ships ~Usually Ships in 24 Hours

-Edwin Tunis / Paperback 80 pages / Published September 2002
This book presents a nicely illustrated and skillfully written history of water transport from the dugout to the modern aircraft carrier. The concise drawing and illustrations of the vessels are remarkable for their clarity and accuracy. Covers the most interesting and important types of boats and ships and are described in chronological order, revealing each advance that made navigation easier, faster, and more efficient.
Contains fine detailed drawings of Egyptian sailboats, Phoenician warboats, Greek war galleys and Roman triremes, Norse long ships, Mediterranean carracks, Elizabethan galleons, river steamboats, and the ocean going steamboat Curaçao which in 1827 became the first ship to cross the Atlantic almost entirely under steam power. Also includes sea going clipper ships, whaling barks, tramp steamers, steam liners, and warships, including destroyers, submarines, and aircraft carriers.
Includes a glossary of seagoing terms and detailed diagrams that illustrate ships below decks, up in the rigging, and topside. This book is a treasure for all those readers who are sailors, or sailors at heart.
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Boat Joinery and Cabinet Making Simplified ~Usually Ships in 24 Hours

-Fred P. Bingham / Paperback 256 pages / Published May 1993
This book explains nineteen useful joints and how to use them. Also covers basic hand tools, stationary power tools and electric hand tools. Plus tools, jigs, and accessories that you can easily build. Includes expert techniques and tips, and expert opinion.
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The Ashley Book of Knots ~Usually Ships in 24 Hours

-Clifford W. Ashley / Hardcover 320 pages / Published June 1993
This book is the definitive book on knots, a comprehensive bible. There are described about 3900 different knots, from simple hitches to fancy marlingspike seamanship work. Each is described with explicit step-by-step instructions with over 7000 illustrations on how to tie them. So grab a piece of cord and this book and open up a new world of practical knowlege and an education in knots, plus a bit of adventure. The art of knot tying lives on in this book, which is an indispensable and essential source book as a historical reference and an indispensable handy source of knowledge. This book is somewhat expensive but it is well worth the price.
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The Marlinspike Sailor ~Usually Ships With 2 Business Days

-Hervey Garrett Smith / Hardcover 132 pages / Published June 1971
This book describes the process of tying each knot with easily understood step-by-step instructions and clear explicit illustrations of each knot. The text also explained the purpose of each rope related product and it is used.
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Great Knots & How to Tie Them ~Usually Ships in 24 Hours

-Derrick Lewis, Herb Gustafson / Paperback 128 pages / Published May 1999
This is a good book for those beginning to learn how to tie knots. This book describes 175 knots than you can make to secure heavy loads, fasten things securely, while others come apart easily, and others are made just to look decorative. You'll find knots described here to serve every kind of purpose. These knots include the basic overhand, slip and square knots, hitches, constrictor and package knots, scarves and lanyards, sheet bends and ties. Plus many more. With a little practice and these clear instructions, detailed drawings, and full-color photographs, you can learn to make them all.
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The Complete Book of Decorative Knots: Lanyard Knots, Button Knots, Globe Knots, Turk's Heads, Mats, Hitching, Chains, and Platis ~Usually Ships in 24 Hours

-Geoffrey Budworth / Paperback 160 pages / Published April 1999
This book describes over eighty ornamental and useful knots with easy-to-follow, step-by-step illustrations and color illustrations throughout the process of tying each knot. Most knots serve useful purposes, but other serve as attractive decorations with appealing shapes and interwoven designs and textures. Some of the different knots covered include lanyard knots, button knots and globe knots, Turk's heads, mats and hitching, and chains and plaits.
A useful glossary explains the terms and techniques used with ropes, lines, and knot tying.
This book would be a good a companion to "The Ashley Book of Knots" in the library of any serious knot student.
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Boatbuilder Magazine

Boatbuilder Magazine is the journal of boat design and construction. Each issue contains money and time saving, how-to articles and plans to help both the amateur and more seasoned boat builder.
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