The Rise and Demise of the Largest Sailing Ships: Stories of the Six and Seven-Masted Coal Schooners of New England

Immerse yourself in the height of the "Golden Age of Sail" in the early 1900s, when America's insatiable appetite for coal and building materials encouraged shipbuilders to design and construct the world's largest sailing ships. Ten original giant six-masted schooners and the only seven-masted vessel, the Thomas W. Lawson, were built between 1900-1909, all measuring over the length of a soccer or football field! This book brings to life the many challenges these magnificent vessels faced in an era of positive social and political reforms. It provides the historical accounts that followed each ship, like competitions, accidents, battling devastating storms, acts of heroism, and their final voyages. These true stories are balanced with plenty of color and traditional images, famous paintings, and colorful maps, making this an excellent resource for anyone interested in New England maritime history.

Author: Allan B. Wood
Publisher: Seaside New England Publishing
Published: 09/01/2023
Pages: 226
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.68lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.48d
ISBN: 9798988824107

About the Author
Wood, Allan B.: - Allan Wood is a recently retired college educator who lives near the quaint coast of New Hampshire and has always held a deep passion for lighthouses and maritime history. As an avid photographer and lifelong New Englander, he has photographed all 168 lighthouse stations in New England and created a comprehensive lighthouse tourism website, NELights.com, to share. Additionally, he has written books and blogs on famous shipwrecks and rescues, hauntings, lighthouse tourism in New England, and other historical events.