The Rigging of Ships: in the Days of the Spritsail Topmast, 1600-1720 (Dover Maritime)

Describes and depicts in detail how 17th-century English, French, Dutch, and other European trading ships and warships were rigged, from the lower masts and bowsprit to the running rigging of the topsails and topgallants. Over 350 fine line drawings illustrate every rigging detail. 25 halftones.