The Nitrate Clippers

Lubbock, Basel: 1953 Glasgow, hardcover 155 pages, with photos. A detailed historical account of the sailing ships involved in the nitrate trade to South America's west coast, highlighting their construction, voyages, and the challenges faced by sailors. The book combines technical insights with engaging narratives, drawing from logbooks and historical records to bring the era of windjammers vividly to life. The Nitrate came from Chili to Europe as fertilizer and as explosive material. With index of the ships. In very good condition