{"product_id":"9781472838384","title":"The Master Shipwright's Secrets: How Charles II built the Restoration Navy","description":"Author: Richard Endsor\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781472838384\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Bloomsbury\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 17 Mar 2020\u003cbr\u003ePages: 304 Format: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAWARDED THE ANDERSON MEDAL 2020\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e'This splendid book will appeal to maritime historians, archaeologists, model-makers and nautical enthusiasts across the board.' - Colin Martin, The Nautical Archaeology Society\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e'A remarkable piece of work.'- J D Davies, Historian and Author\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInspired by the recent discovery of mathematically calculated digital plans for a fourth-rate ship by the Deptford master shipwright, John Shish, \u003ci\u003eThe Master Shipwright's Secrets\u003c\/i\u003e is an illustrated history of Restoration shipbuilding focused on the \u003ci\u003eTyger\u003c\/i\u003e, one of the smaller but powerful two-deck warships of the period. It examines the proceedings of King Charles II in deciding the types of ship he wanted and his relationship with his master shipwrights.\u003cbr\u003eThis fascinating book reveals the many secrets of Charles II's shipwrights through an analysis of John Shish's plans for the \u003ci\u003eTyger\u003c\/i\u003e, revealing innovative practical calculations which differ significantly from the few contemporary treatises on the subject and the complicated process of constructing the moulds necessary to make the ship's frame. All the other duties performed by the master shipwrights, such as repairing ships, controlling their men and keeping up with the latest inventions are also discussed in detail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Master Shipwright's Secrets\u003c\/i\u003e is replete with beautiful and detailed illustrations of the construction of the \u003ci\u003eTyger\u003c\/i\u003e and explores both its complicated history and its complex rebuilding, complete with deck plans, internal sections, and large-scale external shaded drawings. The title also explores associated ships, including another fourth-rate ship, the \u003ci\u003eMordaunt\u003c\/i\u003e, which was purchased into the Navy at the time and underwent a dimensional survey by John Shish. A rare contemporary section drawing of another fourth-rate English ship and constructional drawings of Shish's later fourth-rate ship, \u003ci\u003eSt Albans\u003c\/i\u003e, are also included.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46619421933726,"sku":"UBD-9781472838384","price":129.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781472838384.jpg?v=1773899150","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781472838384","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}