Overview
This collection of magnificent original full-color paintings accurately depicts 100 amazing ships — from the royal barge of the Egyptian pharaoh Cheops (2657 B.C.) and the Viking ships that visited North America around A.D. 1001 to Columbus' flagship, the Santa Maria (1492), and the nuclear submarine U.S.S. Seawolf. 100 illustrations in full color.
Synopsis
This collection of magnificent original full-color paintings accurately depicts 100 amazing ships — from the royal barge of the Egyptian pharaoh Cheops (2657 B.C.) and the Viking ships that visited North America around A.D. 1001 to Columbus' flagship, the Santa Maria (1492), and the nuclear submarine U.S.S. Seawolf. 100 illustrations in full color.
Booknews
This volume presents 100 color illustrations by artist John Batchelor that tell the story of historic ships dating from ancient times to the present and from wind-powered vessels to modern innovations. The accompanying notes provide information that will interest maritime enthusiasts including launch date, tonnage, length, and speed. Oversize: 9x12". Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Editorials
This volume presents 100 color illustrations by artist John Batchelor that tell the story of historic ships dating from ancient times to the present and from wind-powered vessels to modern innovations. The accompanying notes provide information that will interest maritime enthusiasts including launch date, tonnage, length, and speed. Oversize: 9x12". Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR