{"product_id":"the-master-shipwrights-secrets-9781472838384","title":"The Master Shipwrights Secrets","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAWARDED THE ANDERSON MEDAL 2020\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e''This splendid book will appeal to maritime historians, archaeologists, model-makers and nautical enthusiasts across the board.'' - Colin Martin, The Nautical Archaeology Society\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e''A remarkable piece of work.''- J D Davies, Historian and Author\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInspired by the recent discovery of mathematically calculated digital plans for a fourth-rate ship by the Deptford master shipwright, John Shish, \u003ci\u003eThe Master Shipwright's Secrets\u003c\/i\u003e is an illustrated history of Restoration shipbuilding focused on the \u003ci\u003eTyger\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis fascinating book reveals the many secrets of Charles II's shipwrights through an analysis of John Shish's plans for the \u003ci\u003eTyger\u003c\/i\u003e, revealing innovative practical calculations whi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA remarkable piece of work. -- J D Davies, Historian and Author\u003cbr\u003eThis splendid book will appeal to maritime historians, archaeologists, model-makers and nautical enthusiasts across the board. -- Colin Martin * The Nautical Archaeology Society *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword: 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\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48867216752983,"sku":"9781472838384","price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781472838384.jpg?v=1722282257","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-master-shipwrights-secrets-9781472838384","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}