For more than 200 years, sloop-rigged sailing craft carried the bulk of the commerce on the Hudson River, helping to make New York America's premier seaport. Historian and model-maker Fontenoy looks
" The golden age of yachts and photography come alive here in 80 superb pictures selected by photo historian Connie Sullivan, with an insightful commentary by yachting historian John Rousmaniere."
Few realize, says Richter (arts programming, Connecticut College) that 19 of the 45 plays O'Neill (1888-1953) authorized for publication or production are associated with the maritime world. He shows
The inspiring story of Jack Kelly, the son of Irish immigrants who grew up along the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia at the turn of the 20th century and became a three-time gold medal Olympian, a po
"Origins of Sea Terms" differs from existing glossaries and dictionaries. It emphasizes word roots and earliest meanings, making it an indispensable companion to standard maritime dictionaries. The a
Designed by yachtsmen at the Mystic Seaport, this book provides space for the particulars on your vessel, along with a place for recording facts and fun about your boating adventures. There is also s
