The Art of Rigging (Dover Maritime)
by George Biddlecombe
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Author: George BiddlecombeEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1990-08-01
ISBN: 0486263436
Number of pages: 208
Publisher: Dover Publications
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Book Review: Of considerable use for mariners and model builders alike.
Summary: 4 Stars
Whilst I spend a great deal of time at sea and frequently find myself wishing I knew the right knot to use or how to correctly splice two ropes together, my main motive for purchasing this book was to assist with my model making.
No, I am not an expert or "advanced modeller" or any of the other titles these devotees give themselves. I just apply common sense and demand a high standard from whatever task I set myself. Consequently, when compared to the models produced by these so-called experts and proudly displayed on the internet, I am happy that my own version of the same kit compares very favourable (i.e. Thermopylae, Cutty Sark and Endeavour).
For a few years now I have owned one of those very large and expensive kits for HMS Victory but haven't dared to get started. When completed this ship will stand almost 5 feet tall (1.6m!) and I know before I even get started that the rigging is the one area where I will struggle - if only because I always have. This book will resolve those difficulties.
No, I have not read the work from cover to cover - it is not that sort of book. Nevertheless, I have studied the content carefully and, quite frankly, it leaves me thinking I could almost rig any ship without instructions - just by using this book.
It isn't just because all the knots, splices and hitches are explained - so that I can duplicate them either for real or in miniature, it's because this book provides a greater understanding of the purpose of each rope and if you understand exactly what a "gaff-top-sail-downhauler" does then you will automatically position that rope correctly.
With excellent illustrations with equally first-rate descriptions, this book has to be as essential to any ship modeller as a sharp knife. Thoroughly recommended.
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Summary of The Art of Rigging (Dover Maritime)
The best manual ever produced on rigging a sailing ship, based on extensively revised and updated 1848 edition prepared by Biddlecombe, Master in the Royal Navy. Complete definition of terms, on-shore operations, process of rigging ships, reeving the running rigging and bending sails, rigging brigs, yachts and small vessels, more. 17 plates.
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