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Nautical InterestNautical TermsCheck out the nautical terms database that is now online. It is a work in progress, and is currently missing quite a few definitions, but it is a start. BooksThe glory days of sail are long past, but there is a wealth of information on the age of sail in book form out there. This is one way the glory is being kept alive. (The other of course is through youth sail training programs such as Bytown Brigantine runs.) I've come across some really interesting books related to tall ships and seamanship and just collected some notes on them here. I hope you find them useful. If you do, please drop me a line, or, if you know of other books or resources you'd like to share, pass them along, and I'll put them up here too. Where to Find Nautical BooksLee Valley ToolsIf you are on their mailing list you will receive in themail, or if you are near one of their stores, you can pickup their "Woodworking and Gerdening Books" catalogue. Or, if you would rather browse their selection of books they have a very good online storefront. Go to www.leevalley.com and navigate your way into the Classic Reprints listing of books under the woodworking section. Confused by all the nautical jargon? They've got a Sailor's Word Book. Want to know more about sailing ships? They've got Sailing Ships at a Glance. Or how about getting the budding sailor on your Christmas list a copy of Manual of Seamanship for Boys and Seamen of the Royal Navy 1904? Know somebody who is into building models of sailing ships? They could probably use a copy of The Young Sea Officer's Sheet Anchor that shows how all the rigging goes together. The Nautical MindIf you are into something racier, or more modern, then The Nautical Mind at www.nauticalmind.com is the site you will want to check out. If there is a book with a nautical subject, chances are they've got it, or can get it. They might seem a bit pricey (you have to expect that in a specialty bookstore) so you may want to check out their bargains. For instance, they've got a good deal on The Way of a Ship: A Square-Rigger Voyage in the Last Days of Sail, a really good book about what it must have been like to crew on the square-riggers going around Cape Horn at the end of the 19th century. |
Book ReviewsThe Lore of Sail – a pocket book with a wealth of information about tall ships. The Ashley Book of Knots – a heavyweight reference of more knots that you'll ever need. Tall Ships Down – a well written discussion of the sinkings of five contemporary tall ships. ProjectsThis section is for articles on nautical lore that Bytown Brigantine participants may find of interest. Try one of the projects: Computer Desktop WallpapersCheck out the selection of Bytown Brigantine computer desktop wallpapers.
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