Book of Donmon Teith

Written from the unique perspective of an architect and sailboat designer who is also an ardent sailor, this volume traces the origins and development of great

Lavishly illustrated with large-scale color artwork, this detailed narrative covers more than 500 years of the rise and fall of sailing ships. 91 color plates.

The first capital ships were intended as flagships - conspicuous in their size, flying the banner of an admiral, and acting as a lead vessel to a fleet of small