Eagle: America's Sailing Square-Rigger

Putz, George

ISBN 10: 0871068974 / ISBN 13: 9780871068972

Published by UNKNO, 1986

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Some shelf wear, but very good overall.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1766414964735

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Eagle: America's Sailing Square-Rigger
• Publisher: UNKNO
• Publication Date: 1986
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0871068974
• ISBN 13: 9780871068972
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 498.952 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Military

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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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