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The Young Sea Officer's Sheet Anchor: Or a Key to the Leading of Rigging and to Practical Seamanship (Dover Maritime) | |
First published in 1808, The Young Sea Officer's Sheet Anchor became a standard guide throughout the 19th century in both England and the United States. Author Darcy Lever compiled the text for "a young gentleman whose inclinations at that time led him to the choice of a sea-faring life," and he later expanded its contents for the general use of young officers in the Royal Navy and East India Company.
Starting with a precise explanation of the principles of rigging, the text proceeds to a well-defined account of a ship's operation through the effect of the wind on its sails. Tacking, use of a compass, the art of swinging a ship at single anchor, casting, and numerous other aspects of seamanship receive close attention and clear definitions. Detailed drawings accompany the ample directions for splicing ropes, making sails, and other practical measures; indeed, every other page of this book features clear, well-drawn illustrations of the procedure under discussion and its execution.
This rare volume, an authentic look at the maritime world of the 19th century, belongs in the library of every ship fancier, model builder, and naval historian.
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Kevin Hing's review is exactly right.
The "archaic language" should not put anyone off, we are not talking about Chaucer, just endearingly quaint phrasing. Occasionally a sentence will have a word that seems somehow "wrong" until one remembers that even things like knowing the time of day (however approximate) were not to be assumed--adding to the enjoyment of the book.
The extensive drawings are sometimes unclear because of the reproduction process, a minor complaint since it is unlikely that anyone would treat this as their only guide to tying esoteric marine knots or splicing.
I bought this book because I am a recreational sailor and ship modeler. I found this to be an excellent source of information on the rigging and basic operation of 19th century military and commercial sailing vessels, and it answered many questions I have had about older sailing vessels as compared to modern ones.
The subject matter is laid out logically, but must be read carefully due to its original 19th century syntax and language, and the tremendous amount of detail discussed.
The book starts with how strands are laid into ropes, how ropes are made into lines, the basic components of rigging (hooks, blocks, hearts, trucks, cleats), description and tying of basic seaman's knots, moving on to constrction and stepping of the masts, spars and sprits, standing rigging, running rigging, sail construction and rigging for each location on the ship, finishing with anchor rigging. As if that were not enough, the second half of the book is a fascinating treatise on practical seamanship of the day, including coming to anchor, when to use certain sails, reefing, laying to, heaving to and other heavy weather techniques.
The book is illustrated throughout with hundreds of highly detailed period line drawings. Truly an 19th century version of the Annapolis Book of Seamanship and Chapman's Piloting combined, it is an absolute must for any model builder or student of sailing ships who wants to know "how it was".
If you're an old salt at heart, love the feel of wind in sails, marvel at the glory days of wooden ships and iron men; this book is for you. While I grew up with a library full of sailing books, most were focused on the beauty and history of the ships, not so much what it took to make them actually sail. This book will tell you the missing details about how it all works together. I have just moved up from the sloops and schooners I grew up loving, to working brigantines. This book has been very helpful in "learning the ropes" on these beautiful vessels.
I bought this because I wanted to understand sea terms better. Been reading the Aubrey Maturin sailing stories and they explain a lot of sailing stuff and I got interested and wanted to know more. Very happy.
I race all sizes and ages of sailboats plus I enjoy the history of sailing and ship design. I also enjoy building wooden ship models. This book is a fascinating reference, packed with details. Highly recommended for any nautical buff, but especially for all the traditionalists out there.
I also recommend The Art of Rigging. It takes you step-by-step through the process of rigging a full ship from the planning stages, to selection of sizes for spars and lines, through the prep work, to stepping the masts, fitting stays and setting up the running rigging. Biddlecombe (1807-1878) based this book on material from 1794. Traditional.
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