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Wooden Ship

WoodenBoat Books

PUB-9780937822852

By Jan Adkins

The building of a wooden ship in 1870 becomes a New England vision of purpose, skill and strength. This intimate and detailed book begins with the need for a new whaling vessel, follows its design and lofting, and moves in time with the massively powerful interlocking structure of the hull with the adroit workmen who deftly ply their trades in succession: sawyers cutting hackmatack knees, adzmen shaping double-sawn ribs, dubbers and plankers bonding the white oak planks to the skeleton with trunnels, the work of caulkers, joiners, riggers... Jan Adkins shares his obvious fascination and attention to detail in these clear, lyric drawings and in a well-crafted narrative.

Recommended for ages 10 and up.


Author: Jan Adkins
Publisher: WoodenBoat Books
Published: November 1, 2004
Pages: 47
ISBN: 9780937822852
Binding: Paperback


Category: Jan Adkins, withdrawn

Type: Book

Vendor: WoodenBoat Books