L. Francis Herreshoff Yacht Designer
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
0939511436
ISBN 13
9780939511433
ISSN
30002027
Category
Biography
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Publication Year
2015
Publisher
Pages
449
Description
L. Francis Herreshoff was a remarkable yacht designer of his time Beginning his career in the shadow of his famous father, Nathanael G. Herreshoff. Known for his unconventional designs and his innovative engineering of hull and rig. This publication is heavily illustrated with 166 plans and 124 illustrations including 9 foldout pages, as well as telling a comprehensive story of his life. Volume one ends with his design of the unorthodox J-boat Whirlwind, a contender for the defense of the America's Cup in 1930, a definite turning point in Herreshoff's life and work. The forthcoming volume 2 will feature the famous cruising designs of his later career. - from Amzon
Number of Copies
1
