Treatise On Stay-Sails - Henry Heathcote - Bog

Treatise On Stay-Sails: For The Purpose Of Intercepting Wind Between The Square-Sails Of Ships And Other Square-Rigged Vessels (1824) is a book written by Henry Heathcote. The book provides a detailed and comprehensive guide on the use of stay-sails on ships and other square-rigged vessels. Stay-sails are triangular sails that are set between the masts of a ship and are used to intercept wind between the square-sails. The book covers the design, construction, and use of stay-sails, as well as their benefits and drawbacks. The author provides practical advice on how to set and trim stay-sails to achieve maximum efficiency and speed. The book is written in a clear and concise style and is aimed at sailors, shipbuilders, and anyone interested in the mechanics of sailing. Overall, Treatise On Stay-Sails is an essential guide for anyone looking to improve their understanding of sailing and shipbuilding in the early 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.