Fore and Afters

A brief history of the Fore-and-Aft rig, with an emphasis on yachting.

Masts of Gloucester

A recollection of several seasons seining on a schooner out of Gloucester.

Model Ships

A detailed manual of the various methods of building, rigging, and tuning free sailing models.

Women at Sea in the Age of Sail

Chasing the Bowhead

High latitude whaling, trapping and trading. Manifest destiny on the ocean.

Book of Old Ships

Quite simply, a book of old ships.

The Five Masted Bark (with Zeppelin)

The Xebec

A Typical Bow

American Small Sailing Craft, Howard I. Chapelle

An indispensable resource. Tracks the history of the various types of wooden American small sailing craft, including plans and illustrations of each type, including the Texas Scow Sloop and the Stick-Up Flattie Skiff.