Treatise On Stay-Sails, For The Purpose Of Intercepting Wind Between The Square-Sails Of Ships And Other Square-Rigged Vessels, Mathematically ... Invented By Captain Sir Henry Heathcot

In this technical treatise, Captain Sir Henry Heathcote provides a detailed analysis of the role of stay-sails in enhancing the performance of square-rigged vessels. Drawing on his own practical experience and advanced mathematical theory, he argues the superiority of his own patented design. This book is a must-read for anyone working in naval architecture or interested in the history of shipbuilding. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. 9781019469668 1019469668 0 NOT_MATURE http://books.google.com/books/content?id=KQE80AEACAAJ&printsec=frontcover&img=1&zoom=5&source=gbs_api en

• • Author: Henry Heathcote
• • Publisher: Legare Street Press
• • Publication Date: Jul 18, 2023
• • Number of Pages: 112 pages
• • Language: English
• • Binding: Hardcover
• • ISBN-10: 1019469668
• • ISBN-13: 9781019469668