Merchant Sail William Armstrong Fairburn 1945-55 Volume III Marine History

by William Armstrong Fairburn

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This listing features Volume III of the six-volume series "Merchant Sail" by renowned naval architect and marine engineer William Armstrong Fairburn (1876-1947). Published and distributed by the Fairburn Marine Educational Foundation, Inc. in Center Lovell, Maine, this volume covers detailed topics including United States merchant sail types, models, and rigs, clippers and square-riggers of the post-clipper period, speed of sailing vessels, as well as the clipper ship era and the California trade. The book was printed in the United States between 1945 and 1955 by L. Middleditch Co. Perfect for maritime historians, ship enthusiasts, and collectors, this edition offers an in-depth exploration of merchant sailing vessels with extensive tables, text, and historical analysis. The volume is a valuable resource reflecting mid-20th century scholarship on merchant marine history. This particular copy bears multiple historical library stamps from U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps historical libraries, indicating its provenance in governmental military collections. Ideal for collectors seeking rare maritime reference materials or anyone interested in the history and evolution of American sailing ships.

• Publisher: Fairburn Marine Educational Foundation
• Year: 1945
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good

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