The 44-Gun Frigate USS Constitution: 'Old Ironsides' (Anatomy of the Ship)
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| Rating | : | 4.76 (693 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1591142504 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 120 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Built in Boston where she has been berthed for over seventy years, she is considered to be the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world. Dozens of photographs and some 100 perspective and 3-view drawings are included along with fully descriptive keys and a large-scale foldout plan on the reverse side of the jacket.. The Constitution was one of the first frigates built by the fledgling U.S. Her most famous encounter came in 1812 when she successfully fought against the HMS Guerriere, earning the nickname "Old Ironsides" when the British round shot could not penetrate her walls. Navy, ordered in 1794 as a counter to the Barbary corsairs in the Mediterranean. Heavily built but fast, she was rated as a 44-gun ship but mounted thirty 24-pounder cannons. The internationally-acclaimed draftsman and author Karl-Heinz Marquardt worked closely with the team at the Constitution to ensure that the book is accurate and up-to-date
Outstanding reference-quality book Outstanding detail in the line drawings and supporting narratives. Excellent Detailed History of "Old Ironsides"- A Difinitive Anatomy K. Mahood, Ph.D,Ed.D NOT a novel. If you're looking for a romantic history--this is not the book you want. If you want a factual historical account with highly detailed drawings about all the many "restorations" of this ship--this book is excellent. I just purchased a 3.5 foot long model of the USS Constitution and I was curious as to it's accuracy--that's why I purchased this book. I'm not a nautical expert--but after seeing the many changes this ship (see? I said "ship" not BOAT:) has gone through, it. Seriously Flawed Daryl Carpenter The "Anatomy of the Ship" series has always been a source of fascination for me, and I currently own 23 books in the series, including 9 on wooden ships. That said, this book is a serious disappointment on a number of levels, and probably the weakest book in the series I own.From a quick glance, this book looks like the ultimate modeler's guide to this ship, and a treasure trove of detail for serious naval buffs. Highlights include plans of each deck, hull line plans, meticulously d