The history behind the unique design of the clipper bow.
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Shipbuilding
Zero to Sailor
Whether you’ve always longed to run away to sea, are in need of an exciting career change or just fancy a fun weekend messing about on boats, it can be hard to know where to start.
The History of the Half Block Model
The Half Block model is the start point for a master shipwright. The use of this traditional method comes from an interesting story.
Lofting
What does it mean, this ‘lofting’? A black art that used to be guarded jealously and was the domain of only the master shipwright.
Recent posts
Clipper Ship Cards: Hidden gems of the 19th Century
Advertising for the operation of clipper ships, fastest vessels operating in maritime trade, took the form of unique clipper ship cards.
Sail Cargo and the SDGs: Goal 3, Goal 6 & Goal 14
The Sustainable Development Goals 3,6 and 14 will be looked at, and the differences between conventional shipping and sail cargo in these areas.
Trimming the Sails for COP26
This year sees the 26th Climate Change Conference. In preparation for it, this blog looks into COP25 and what we can learn from it.
