TALL SHIPS TODAY, Their Remarkable Story

ROWE, Nigel, DADSWELL, Ron, MUDIE, Colin & RAUWORTH, Michael

ISBN 10: 1472903463 / ISBN 13: 9781472903464

Published by Adlard Coles Nautical. London. ., 2014

About this Item

1st Ed. Preface by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. Forewords by Douglas Prothero and Sir Robin Knox-Johnston. 224 PP with 2 b/w photos and colour illustrations (drawings and artworks, paintings, photos). Hard covers, dj. Dust jacket with a few nicks, chips at bottom, o/wise near fine. 31.5 x 23. Tall Ships and Sail Training.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: TALL SHIPS TODAY, Their Remarkable Story
• Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical. London. .
• Publication Date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1472903463
• ISBN 13: 9781472903464
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

About this title

Synopsis

Tall ships epitomize the glamor, majesty and romance of the sea. This book-supported and endorsed by Sail Training International-is a celebration of tall ships today, shining a spotlight on the world's most interesting and glamorous tall ships, the most spectacular regattas, races and adventurous passages, and the huge array of people who sail on them. With gorgeous photography and absorbing text, the book is divided into four chapters:

1) Origins and Evolution, telling the story of tall ships, giving a fascinating perspective on the impact of the development of international trade, conflict, design, technology and navigation.

2) Tall Ships Today, celebrating the diversity of over 100 of the most interesting and famous tall ships in the world, with beautiful photography, key statistics and brief text on their histories.

3) The Tall Ships Experience, following life on board and exploring how being part of the crew develops life, leadership and employability skills.

4) Racing, Regattas and Passages, with at-sea and in-port photography featuring the most spectacular assemblies of sail that bring tall ships to the attention of millions worldwide.

With unique access to the very best photography and up to date information, this stunning book showcases just why tall ships continue to inspire and captivate people all over the world. Includes a Preface from HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and a Foreword from Sir Robin Knox-Johnston.

About the Author

Nigel Rowe was the founding President and Chairman (2002–2012) of Sail Training International, and is now its Patron. He is also the author of Around the Big Blue Marble: 1994–1995 Single-Handed Race Around the World.