The History of the Ship

Woodman, Richard: 1997 London, Conway Maritime Press, hardcover with dust jacket 352 pages. Heavily illustrated with historical paintings, diagrams, and photographs. This comprehensive volume chronicles the global evolution of seafaring vessels from prehistoric rafts to modern nuclear submarines and container ships. The text focuses specifically on the technological breakthroughs in hull construction, rigging design, and marine propulsion that allowed ships to become the primary engine of global trade and warfare. ISBN 9780851777214 In very good condition (because of weight, no sending outside Europe, or some additional costs)