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Eagle seamanship : a manual for square-rigger sailing.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Jones, Eric C., 1965-, Nolan, Christopher D., 1980-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Annapolis, MD : Naval Institute Press, [2011]
Edition:4th ed. /
Subjects:
Seamanship > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Sailing > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
United States. > Coast Guard > Officers' handbooks.
Eagle (Ship) > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Table of Contents:
  • Eagle history
  • Eagle's construction
  • Masts, spars, and standing rigging
  • Running rigging and sails
  • Setting sail
  • Shortening sail and harbor preparations
  • Sailing theory and trim
  • Introduction to working the ship
  • Working the ship : tacking
  • Working the ship : wearing and boxhauling
  • Emergencies
  • Glossary.