The illustrated encylopaedia of ships and boats : comprising an alphabetical directory of all types of craft past and present containing much discusssion of the development of hulls and rigging, together with mention of some of the most outstanding warships and commercial vehicles supplemented by a nautical glossary, bibliography and index /written and illustrated by Graham Blackburn.

"This comprehensive reference book is the ultimate guide to the rich variety of seafaring vessels, from rafts to racing yachts, sloops to skiffs. With more than 750 alphabetically arranged entries, over 600 beautifully meticulous line-drawings, a full glossary of nautical terms, a bibliography and an index, this is the most impressive and the most complete guide to everything that floats. Written in Graham Blackburn's wonderfully idiosyncratic style and full of fascinating cross-references, this is the perfect gift for the nautical enthusiast."--Provided by thepublisher.