Le Vaisseau de 74 Canons
Collection Archeologie Navale Francaise


by Jean Boudriot


Published in 1977 (First Edition, First Printing)
4 Volume Set
Hardbacks with Dust Jackets
Language:  French

The Seventy-Four Gun Ship (Le Vaisseau de 74 Canons) documents every aspect of the French 74, from shipyard construction to  techniques to handling under sail.  

Volume I:  Hull Construction.  166 pages.  16 Plates, 106 drawings
Volume II:  Fitting Out the Hull.  213 pages.  26 Plates, 107 drawings
Volume III:  Masts, Sails and Rigging.  280 pages.  13 plates, 134 drawings
Volume IV:  Manning Shiphandling,  392 pages. 17 plates, 167 drawings

Part of Boudriot's acclaimed Collection Archeologie Naval Francaise.

Large oversized books, each measures 12 1/2" x 9 1/2"