Eagle: America's Sailing Square-Rigger

Putz, George

ISBN 10: 0871068974 / ISBN 13: 9780871068972

Published by Globe Pequot Pr, Chester , CT, 1986

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SoftCover in Very Good condition. Clean, Strong binding and unmarked pages. No underlining or notes in the margins. Minor scuffing of the covers. CAREFULLY PACKED in a sturdy BOX. All USA orders ship with tracking number and email confirmation. Because of the expensive cost of international shipping, INTERNATIONAL buyers MUST contact me first to arrange a shipping quote to your country.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Eagle: America's Sailing Square-Rigger
• Publisher: Globe Pequot Pr, Chester , CT
• Publication Date: 1986
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0871068974
• ISBN 13: 9780871068972
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Sailing

About this title

Synopsis

Traces the history of the Eagle, a square-rigged sailing ship still operated by the U.S. Coast Guard, describes its masts, rigging, and facilities, and looks at life on board the Eagle

From Library Journal

Eagle and three other square-riggers were originally built by Germany as sail training vessels just before World War II. Horst Vessel , now Eagle , was taken over by the U.S. Coast Guard shortly after the war and is still serving as a sail training vessel. This book not only commemorates its 50 years under sail but is also a patriotic tribute to the Coast Guard from its founding as the Revenue Service to its present-day role of search and rescue. Putz gives plenty of detail on the history and inner workings of this beautiful square-rigged ship. There are photos of the ship under sail, as well as good illustrations and diagrams of the ship's rigging, etc. The emphasis is on the ship as a modern training vessel. A worthwhile purchase for public libraries. Dolphin Book Club selection. John Kenny, San Francisco P.L.
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