[Cross Sections of a French Ship]
A pair of cross sections of a second rate ship of the line.
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Description
This pair of prints shows the interior composition of a large French warship, specifically a second rate ship of the line with 70 guns.
One view shows a cross section of the ship lengthwise, highlighting the numerous decks, bulwarks, and gunports. The second sheet shows the ship from the top down, revealing the deck plan and identifying 25 different components in the corresponding legend.
Possibly included in a French edition of The Elements of Naval Architecture: Or, a Practical Treatise on Ship-building by Henri-Louis Duhamel du Monceau.
Map Details
Publication Date: c. 1750
Author: Anonymous
Sheet Width (in): 26
Sheet Height (in): 10.25
Condition: B+
Condition Description: Creasing and moderate wear along fold lines, including a few which have some discoloration as well. Some extraneous creasing in the margins, and ragged lower edges.
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