Cutty Sark: The Last of the Tea Clippers
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| Rating | : | 4.45 (765 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1591141826 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-02-26 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Developed with the Cutty Sark Trust, the book provides a chronological narrative along with detailed features on crew accounts, log entries, pieces on seamanship, ports and cargoes and broader tall ship culture, as well as an opportunity to focus on artifacts and the fittings of the clipper ship. It includes rare and previously unpublished historical images from the ship’s collections and those of the National Maritime Museum.. Cutty Sark was the greatest of the tea clippers and an iconic British institution. This new work describes the eventful history of this celebrated ship from her 1869 construction, her famous voyages, dramatic fire, painstaking restoration, and glorious reopening in April 2012
I am a life-long admirer of this Beautiful ship, having seen many reference books on her John B. Pirog I am a life-long admirer of this Beautiful ship, having seen many reference books on her. This new book is a Must-Have for any hard-core lover of this iconic masterpiece. TRUST me when I say that this is a must-have book on the Cutty Sark and is worth the money you spend.. "Best Cutty Sark Book" according to Amazon Customer. The ultimate book about the Cutty Sark. Best book on its history, for modelling and about its restoration. A must for every Cutty Sark enthusiast. The illustrations and rigging details are excellent. John Heatley N.Z.. Five Stars Just what my husband wanted for his birthday
. Now a freelancer, he assisted with the plans for the conservation of the Cutty Sark and authored the exhibition content. He lives in south London. Eric Kentley is a former curator at the National Maritime Museum, and assistant director of London’s Design Museum. His books include Eyewitness Boat,
The wealth of photographs come in all different sizes and provide visual details that help you better experience the text. As you read this book you learn every detail of her career, visit exotic ports around the world, and feast your eyes on black-and-white pictures and many two-page, full-color spreads. The way the writer weaves the tale of the ship’s origins, design and construction, her many voyages and career, preservation, and current renovated state flow seamlessly through the book. "This is a truly magnificent book. It’s hard to get past the fo