Anchors, an illustrated history

Nelson Curryer, B: 1999 London, softcover 160 pages. Design and use, with photo's, illustrations and history. Betty Nelson Curryer traces the development of anchors from ancient stone designs to modern high‑tech steel forms, explaining how changes in shipbuilding and seamanship drove continuous innovation. The book combines technical descriptions with historical anecdotes and illustrations to show why the anchor remains the most vital piece of equipment aboard any vessel ISBN 9781861760807 / 1861760809 In very good condition