Architectura Navalis Mercatoria The style of this book

The style of this book is to give heuristic explanations followed by rigorous analysis

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Architectura Navalis Mercatoria The style of this bookFirst published in 1768, this remarkable collection of sophisticated line drawings offers a fascinating look at the maritime world of the eighteenth century, documenting merchant and naval ships from various countries. Seventy detailed illustrations chart vessel dimensions, crew size, storage capabilities, and manner of rigging for packet ships, pleasure boats, privateers, frigates, and other ships. Fredrik Henrik af Chapman (17211808) was a naval