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The Anatomy of Nelson's Ships (Hardcover, New Ed)
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The Anatomy of Nelson's Ships (Hardcover, New Ed)
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Nelson's history has been written from every possible angle, but
this is not so with his ships. Such information as there is about
the ships is buried in contemporary books on naval architecture;
only the expert can sift it and present it in a usable form. In
doing this, Dr. Longridge's 1955 work quickly became a veritable
treasure trove for the naval historian and ship modeler. H.M.S.
Victory is the supreme example of the ships of the period, and
fortunately she is still in existence. The original draughts of
1765 have been preserved, as have also the drawings used in the
restoration of the ship in 1922. The author was thus able to
compile from authentic sources and his model of the Victory now
occupies a prominent position in the Science Museum at South
Kensington. The illustrations are a unique feature. They include a
set of photographs showing the interior construction of H.M.S.
Victory and H.M.S. Implacable, the latter being taken only a few
days before she was scuttled. The book features over 180 line
drawings, designed by E. Bowness, A.R.I.N.A., and executed by G.F.
Campbell, Assoc. M.R.I.N.A., ranging from elaborate perspective
drawings of the complex gear at the fore top and crosstrees to the
simplest detail. The folding plates by G.F. Campbell (which measure
560 x 400 mm and 235 x 450 mm) include lines, inboard and outboard
profile, deck plans of the hull, standing and running rigging
plans, and a complete belaying pin plan. Such an analysis of the
ship of this period had never before been attempted.
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