Around the British Isles many former working sailing craft survive from the once large fleets of distinctive local types such as the Humber keel Brixham trawler Cornish lugger Scottish fifie & Thames spritsail barge. In this beautifully laid-out book Paul Brown documents these vessels concentrating on those of 40ft & over. Each type is introduced & its evolution tracked with the main characteristics of the traditional design described; there follows a concise history for the surviving craft including details of their working service conservation current location & use & basic particulars such as
Dimensions & tonnage. Profusely illustrated with colour photographs many taken by the author & others sourced from vessel owners & National Historic Ships archives Historic Sail is simultaneously attractive & informative & will appeal to any sailing enthusiast & all those interested in Britains great maritime heritage. Historic Sail has been produced in partnership with National Historic Ships UK the official body dedicated to supporting the conservation of historic craft.