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Book SynopsisAWARDED THE ANDERSON MEDAL 2020
''This splendid book will appeal to maritime historians, archaeologists, model-makers and nautical enthusiasts across the board.'' - Colin Martin, The Nautical Archaeology Society
''A remarkable piece of work.''- J D Davies, Historian and Author
Inspired by the recent discovery of mathematically calculated digital plans for a fourth-rate ship by the Deptford master shipwright, John Shish, The Master Shipwright's Secrets is an illustrated history of Restoration shipbuilding focused on the Tyger, one of the smaller but powerful two-deck warships of the period. It examines the proceedings of King Charles II in deciding the types of ship he wanted and his relationship with his master shipwrights.
This fascinating book reveals the many secrets of Charles II's shipwrights through an analysis of John Shish's plans for the Tyger, revealing innovative practical calculations whi
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A remarkable piece of work. -- J D Davies, Historian and Author
This splendid book will appeal to maritime historians, archaeologists, model-makers and nautical enthusiasts across the board. -- Colin Martin * The Nautical Archaeology Society *
Table of Contents
Foreword: Charles Berkeley Introduction: The Master Shipwright’s Secrets in Relation to the Tyger 1: The Master Shipwright’s Considerations 2: Inventions and Innovations 3: No Such Thing as the Tyger 4: Planning a New Tyger 5: John Shish’s Account of the Dimensions of a Ship 6: The Draught of the New Tyger 7: Building the New Tyger 8: The New Tyger Commissioned 9: The Tyger’s Guns 10: Contemporary Shipbuilding Contracts Unveiled Appendix 1: The Medway Warrant Appendix 2: The Mordaunt Survey Endnotes Index
