Windjammers of the Horn

Course, A.G.: 1969 UK, hardcover with dust jacket, 174 pages, with photos and history and tales of the ships. The captivating history of the last British fleet of square-rigged sailing ships, detailing their perilous voyages around Cape Horn and the skilled seamanship required to navigate treacherous seas in the early 20th century. Written by Captain A.G. Course, a veteran of both World Wars with experience in the Royal Navy and Royal Canadian Navy, the book draws on firsthand accounts and historical insights to preserve the legacy of these majestic vessels that marked the end of an era in commercial sailing. In very good condition