Lavishly illustrated tribute to nearly 100 majestic contemporary sailing vessels: Amerigo Vespucci, Clearwater, Constitution, Eagle, Mayflower, Sea Cloud, Victory, many more. Authoritative captions provide statistics, background on each ship. 190 black-and-white photographs and illustrations. Introduction.

Tall sailing ships came to the Pacific Northwest beginning in the mid-1700s. Met by native Salish people, the ships brought Spanish, British, Russian, and American explorers, as well as settlers and entrepreneurs to the Puget Sound region. Over the next two centuries, during boom and bust periods, these majestic vessels continued to ply the waters of Puget Sound. Today the proud tall ships operate in a training and education rather than commercial context.

Over 100 illustrations. The Age of Sail has spanned the greater part of man's history, inspiring some of the most beautiful ocean-going craft ever created. Using modern photography as well as archival photographs, paintings, and historical illustrations, the great tall ships of the past and present are revealed on these pages. Here are the stories of the ships of the early explorers, the warships of the Spanish Armada and the British Royal Navy, and the merchantmen and clipper ships that opened trade routes and helped build empires. Finally, a full-color portfolio presents the tall ships of the present day as they ply the oceans to train young sailors and thrill crowds at holiday sailing celebrations. Over 100 full-color photographs capture the magic of these marine marvels.

This book is the definitive guide to the international fleet of sailing ships. This newly revised 3rd edition combines photographs and descriptions of more than 200 vessels, including the major class 'A' ships along with many class 'B' and 'C' vessels from around the world. Major photos of each vessel are supplemented by many detailed images that range from figureheads and binnacles to flags and rigging. The text describes each vessel featured, its history and notable events under sail, along with its technical specifications. This unique guide is an ideal resource for everyone fascinated by tall ships and their enduring history and traditions. Sales of the book benefit the American Sail Training Association, which supports education under sail and sail training throughout North America. THIS IS A LIMITED EDITION which comes with gilded edging and a cloth slipcase.

This fascinating text-and-picture tribute documents both interiors and exteriors of majestic British ships such as the Viceroy of India, the Orion, Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth, Windsor Castle, Pacific Princess, Royal Princess, Crown Princess, and Aurora. Over 200 rare black-and-white illustrations provide views of the ships at sea and in port.

This new and revised edition includes photographs and descriptions of over 175 vessels, including the major class "A" ships along with many class "B" and "C" vessels from around the world. Organised alphabetically for easy reference, the book offers a major photograph of each vessel, supplemented by many photographs of details ranging from figure heads and binnacles to flags and rigging. The text describes each ship featured, its history and notable events under sail, along with its technical specifications. This unique guide is an ideal book for everyone interested in tall ships and their enduring history and traditions.

Tall Ships: The Ladies of the Seas is the fourth book of the World Ship Collection. The book illustrates 179 exclusive photographs from Tall Ship Challenges in 2000, 2003, and 2006 in Chicago; 2004 in Philadelphia; 2005 and 2008 in Tacoma; 2007 in Norfolk. The tall ship challenges draw crowds and enthusiasts from all corners of the country to witness their splendor. Tall Ships: The Ladies of the Seas takes readers on a pictorial tour to Antalya, Athens, Baltimore, Chicago, Galveston, Honolulu, Key West, Kusadasi, Los Angeles, New York, Norfolk, Philadelphia, San Diego, San Francisco, San Juan, and Tacoma. Tall ships such as Bounty, Cauhtemoc, Cisne Branco, Concordia, Eagle, Eugene Euginides Europa, Gorch Fock, Iskra, Pallada, Picton Castle, Prince William, Star of India and Unicorn beautify the coasts of these cities like nothing else. Tall Ships: The Ladies of the Seas is a phenomenal item for the tall ship enthusiast and a helpful guide for those wanting to explore more about these magnificent vessels.