The Master Shipwright's Secrets

How Charles II built the Restoration Navy

Richard Endsor

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English

Osprey
17 March 2020

History; Naval forces & warfare; Military & naval ships; Ship design & naval architecture; Ships & shipping: general interest

AWARDED 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 which differ significantly from the few contemporary treatises on the subject and the complicated process of constructing the moulds necessary to make the ship’s frame. All the other duties performed by the master shipwrights, such as repairing ships, controlling their men and keeping up with the latest inventions are also discussed in detail.

The Master Shipwright’s Secrets is replete with beautiful and detailed illustrations of the construction of the Tyger and explores both its complicated history and its complex rebuilding, complete with deck plans, internal sections, and large-scale external shaded drawings. The title also explores associated ships, including another fourth-rate ship, the Mordaunt, which was purchased into the Navy at the time and underwent a dimensional survey by John Shish. A rare contemporary section drawing of another fourth-rate English ship and constructional drawings of Shish’s later fourth-rate ship, St Albans, are also included.

By: Richard Endsor
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 300mm, Width: 253mm,
Weight: 2.148kg
ISBN: 9781472838384
ISBN 10: 1472838386
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 17 March 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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

Richard Endsor is an engineer by profession, but has devoted considerable time to researching 17th-century ships - his project on the Lenox took twelve years to complete. Richard was a trustee of the Nautical Museum Trust and is a member of the Society for Nautical Research. He has had numerous articles published in Mariner's Mirror and is also an accomplished artist, having exhibited at the RSMA exhibition. He also lectures widely on maritime topics.

Reviews for The Master Shipwright's Secrets: How Charles II built the Restoration Navy

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 *