Tall Ships: The Fleet for the 21st Century
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Koza, Thad, PUBLISHER: Tide-Mark Press, Tall Ships: The Fleet for the 21st Century is the definitive full-color guide to the international fleet of sailing ships. This newly revised third edition combines photographs and descriptions of more than 200 vessels, including the major class "A" ships along with many class "B" and "C" vessels from around the world. Major photographs of each are supplemented by detail images that range from figureheads and binnacles to flags and rigging. The text describes each vessel, its history and notable events under sail, along with its technical specifications. This unique guide is an ideal resource for everyone fascinated by tall ships and their history and traditions. Sales of the book benefit the American Sail Training Association, which supports education under sail and sail training throughout North America. In addition to the softcover and hardcover editions. Tall Ships is now available in a limited edition of 500 copies. Each limited edition book has gilt-edged pages, is clothbound with an embossed cover, and comes in a cloth slipcase. Books are individually numbered and signed by the author. Inside each book is a mail-in card, redeemable for a limited edition lithograph available exclusively to buyers of the limited edition book. The nautical print features dramatic images by Mr. Koza and the sail plan of Mystic Seaport's Joseph Conrad.