The book is an effort to preserve the records of the most perfect type of sailing ship at the very height of its development and is written for sailors and those interested in shipping. Includes the personal history of certain ships gathered from countless log books, interviews with the sailors, owners, designers and builders.

Blue boards with white titles and paste down illustration are in good/acceptable condition with some splitting of cloth along spine edge.  Owner name and date on first cover page.  Inscription of subsequent owner on 3rd cover page.  Split in page binding between 2nd and 3rd cover page as per photo. Plans list (page xv) is loose.  All illustrations in good order.