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BUILDING THE WOODEN WALLS

Written by Brian Lavery
Published by Conway Maritime Press in 1991
ISBN: 0851775799

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Front cover

Cover of BUILDING THE WOODEN WALLS by Brian Lavery

Contents

  • Introduction
  • 1. The Ship of the Line
  • 2. The Invincible and the Valiant
  • 3. Drawing the Lines
  • 4. Chatham Dockyard and its Men
  • 5. Finding the Timber
  • 6. Cutting and Fastening Timber
  • 7. The First Stage in Construction
  • 8. The Frame
  • 9. The Planking
  • 10. The Decks
  • 11. Preparing for Launch
  • 12. Masts and Yards
  • 13. Sails and Rigging
  • 14. Fittings
  • 15. Guns
  • 16. Manning the Ship
  • 17. The Valiant in Service
  • Notes
  • Chronology
  • Bibliography
  • Index