Publisher's Synopsis
The Elements of Naval Architecture is a comprehensive guide to shipbuilding written by French naval architects Monceau and Duhamel Du Monceau in 1764. The book covers all aspects of ship design and construction, including the principles of naval architecture, the materials used in shipbuilding, the methods of constructing and launching ships, and the various types of vessels used in naval and commercial operations. The authors draw on their extensive experience in shipbuilding to provide practical advice and detailed instructions for builders and designers. The book also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the concepts and techniques discussed. The Elements of Naval Architecture is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of shipbuilding or the principles of naval architecture.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.
