History of American Sailing Navy Chapelle Ships & Development Blueprints VG
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History of American Sailing Navy Chapelle Ships & Development Blueprints VG. By Howard I. Chapelle. Written by Howard I. Chapelle, a renowned naval architect and historian at the Smithsonian Institution, this book goes far beyond simple battle histories. Colcord said: "Chapelle, in my opinion, has the soundest ideas on the history. Maritime History Reference The definitive guide to early American warship design The History of the American Sailing Navy By Howard I. Chapelle The Ships and Their Development Publisher Konecky & Konecky Format Hardcover w/ DJ Pages 558 Condition Very Good (VG) Seller's Condition Note: Very Good (VG) This hardcover edition is in very good condition. The dust jacket and page edges show some minor shelf wear. The binding is tight and secure (essential for a heavy reference book like this). The interior pages are crisp, clean, and free of writing or highlighting. A fantastic copy for research or modeling. Ships carefully and quickly. The "Bible" of American Warships The History of the American Sailing Navy is widely considered the most authoritative text on the construction and design of early American warships. Written by Howard I. Chapelle, a renowned naval architect and historian at the Smithsonian Institution, this book goes far beyond simple battle histories. Chapelle traces the physical evolution of the Navy from the Colonial Period through the last days of sail in 1855. He argues that American naval success was often due as much to superior ship design as it was to seamanship. The true value of this book lies in its technical illustrations. Chapelle reconstructed the lines and plans of scores of historic vessels using original Admiralty drafts and shipyard records. For maritime historians and model ship builders, these plans are indispensable. Eras Covered The Colonial Period The Continental Navy (1775-1785) The Federal Navy (1785-1801) The Gunboat Navy (1801-1812) The War Navy (1812-1816) The Postwar & Bureaucratic Navy The Last Years of Sail (1840-1855) Perfect For Model Ship Builders Naval War Gamers Maritime Historians Collectors of Americana Naval Architecture • American History • Model Building Reference Professional Packaging • Fast Shipping • Trusted Seller JT ENTERPORTALS © 2026 The History of the American Sailing Navy: The Ships and Their Development [Hardcover] Howard I. Chapelle Product Overview Howard Chapelle was one of America's most distinguished naval historians. His crowning achievement, The History of the American Sailing Navy, has long been out-of-print, but its treatment of the subject remains unparallelled. Accompanying the authoritative text are detailed plans of over 50 sailing vessels as well reproductions of contemporary paintings and drawings. Lincoln Colcord said: "Chapelle, in my opinion, has the soundest ideas on the history of naval architecture and the development of American ship types of any man writing on the subject...HIs work will be of permanent historical value." Read more Details Publisher : Konecky & Konecky Publication date : January 1, 1998 Edition : First Thus Language : English Print length : 592 pages ISBN-10 : 1568522223 ISBN-13 : 27 Item Weight : 2.9 pounds Dimensions : 9.4 x 7.8 x 0.9 inches Best Sellers Rank: #687,152 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #174 in Military Technology #337 in Naval Military History Quality Products Have peace of mind knowing that your order will arrive original factory sealed packaging. That means that you'll have the full force of the manufacturer's warranty to protect your purchase. Fast and Free Shipping You're already purchasing the item. Why pay additional for shipping, especially slow shipping? We get your order shipped out and delivered to your doorstep as quickly as possible. Commitment We are committed to making sure that you leave this transaction satisfied. That means having access to real people that get your questions and concerns answered quickly. Give us a shot and we will make sure that you will look to us again! >>Powered by WonderLister App
