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Ancient Ships

Ancient Ships

Ancient Ships

Cecil Torr
June 2013
Paperback
9781107615717

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    Originally published in 1894, this book presents a detailed study of ships from the Mediterranean area during the period 1000 BC to 1000 AD. Evidence is drawn from written sources, including inscriptions and literature, and material sources, such as the ruins of the docks at Athens and small surviving pieces of the ships themselves. The text provides detailed information on the structural elements of ships and includes an appendix section on different types of ship. Illustrative figures are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the ancient world and shipping.

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    June 2013
    Paperback
    9781107615717
    152 pages
    229 × 152 × 9 mm
    0.23kg
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    Table of Contents

    • Preface
    • 1. Ships with oars
    • 2. Dimensions of the ships
    • 3. Tonnage of the ships
    • 4. Materials for ship-building
    • 5. Structure of the hull
    • 6. Anchors and cables
    • 7. Steering-gear
    • 8. Rigging
    • 9. Flags and lights
    • 10. Sounding-lead, log, etc.
    • 11. Ship's boat
    • Appendix on types of ships
    • Index to subjects
    • Index to technical terms
    • Index to authorities
    • Index to illustrations
    • Illustrations.
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    Size: 5.36 MB
    Type: application/pdf
      Author
    • Cecil Torr