The Rise and Demise of the Largest Sailing Ships: Stories of the Six and Seven-Masted Coal Schooners of...

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Allan B Wood

The Rise and Demise of the Largest Sailing Ships

Stories of the Six and Seven-Masted Coal Schooners of New England

Allan B Wood

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Coastal Journey
01 September 2023

History of the Americas; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Maritime history; Local history

"Immerse yourself in the height of the ""Golden Age of Sail"" in the early 1900s, when America's insatiable appetite for coal and building materials encouraged shipbuilders to design and construct the world's largest sailing ships. Ten original giant six-masted schooners and the only seven-masted vessel, the Thomas W. Lawson, were built between 1900-1909, all measuring over the length of a soccer or football field! This book brings to life the many challenges these magnificent vessels faced in an era of positive social and political reforms. It provides the historical accounts that followed each ship, like competitions, accidents, battling devastating storms, acts of heroism, and their final voyages. These true stories are balanced with plenty of color and traditional images, famous paintings, and colorful maps, making this an excellent resource for anyone interested in New England maritime history."

By: Allan B Wood
Imprint: Coastal Journey
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 308g
ISBN: 9798988824107
Pages: 226
Publication Date: 01 September 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Allan Wood is a retired college educator and a lifelong New England maritime history enthusiast who enjoys researching and writing about historical events, New England folklore, and lighthouses. He has photographed all 168 New England lighthouse stations and created a lighthouse tourism site at NELights.com to share. He lives near the New Hampshire seacoast with his wife, Chris, when they are not camping in their travel trailer.