The Saint-Philippe -1693 ----- [ Text & Plates ] --------- [ ENGLISH TEXT ]

LEMINEUR ( Jean-Claude ) [ Translated by François Fougerat ]

Published by A.N.C.R.E.

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Nice 2019. -- Full blue grey Binding & Dust Jacket. ( 32 x 24,5 cm )( 4,190 kgs ) Contents a softbound Text Volume , 220 pages + 16 page full-color booklet showing details of admiralty-style rigged models + 45 large format plates showing the full description of the vessel .********************* "" Among these new vessels the Saint-Philippe, built in 1693 by Francois Coulomb at Toulon, would have an especially rich career, under the command of illustrious offi cers. She was especially noteworthy at the battle of Velez-Malaga in 1704 under the command of the Chevalier d Infreville but this campaign would be her last. The rare nature of studies dedicated to Louis XIV s navy, the prestige surrounding the vessel under study, the abundance of pictorial information and the rich nature of the numerous commentaries makes this monograph a matchless trove."" ********************* SUMMARY : Chapter 1 - Presentation of sources 1.1 Data defi ning the general architecture and construction elements 1.2 Elements of decoration 1.3 Colors used in the days of the Saint-Philippe 1.4 Discussion about the theme of the decoration 1.5 Origins of vessels of the class of the Saint-Philippe 1.6 State of the Navy after 1692. Chapter II - Flag-carrying vessels 2.1 Saint-Philippe, 1662 1692 2.2 Royal Louis 1668 1697 2.3 Soleil Royal 1669 1692. Chapter III - The Coulombs, father and son and the Toulon naval constructions. Chapter IV - Evolution of bronze guns casting. Chapter V - Summary of the Saint-Philippe s operational career. Chapter VI - Description of the timber structure. Construction of the vessel accompanied by 31 reducedscale plates. Chapter VII - Drawings and commentaries of the plates. Chapter VIII - Commentaries on photographs of models. ******************** 45 plates : Pl.1 Schematic elevation of the vessel Pl.2 Schematic plan Pl.3 Body plan Pl.4 Construction of the head Pl.5 Construction of the stern-frame Pl.6 to Pl.14 Profile of the frames. Pl.15 Elevation of the timber framing Pl.16 Longitudinal section without furniture Pl.17 Longitudinal section including furniture Pl.18 Cross-section of the stern at station frame VI aft Pl.19 Cross-sections at station frames V aft to III aft Pl.20 Cross-sections at frames II aft to the main middle mould Pl.21 Cross-sections from the main middle mould to frame II forward Pl.22 Cross-sections from frame III to V forward Pl.23 Plan of the hold Pl.24 Arrangements in the hold and orlop deck Pl.25 Plan of the first deck timber structure Pl.26 Plan of the first deck including furniture Pl.27 Plan of the second deck timber structure Pl.28 Plan of the second deck including furniture Pl.29 Plan of the third deck timber structure Pl.30 Plan of the third deck including furniture Pl.31 Plan of the quarterdeck timber structure Pl.32 Plan of te quarterdeck acomodations and poop deck timber structure Pl.33 Elevation view of the planked hull Pl.34 Elevation view of the decorated hull Pl.35 Structure of the stern and quarter-galleries Pl.36 Decoration of the stern and head Pl.37 Furniture I - Anchors - artillery - galley Pl.38 Furniture II - Rudder - capstan - bitts Pl.39 Furniture III - hatches - longboat - boats Pl.40 Decoration and furnishings of the accomodations Pl.41 Mainmast spars Pl.42 Foremast spars Pl.43 Mizzenmast and bowsprit spars Pl.44 Sails (1/96 scale) Pl.45 The St-Philippe under sail (1/96 scale). ********************. Seller Inventory # 2034491

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Title: The Saint-Philippe -1693 ----- [ Text & ...

Publisher: A.N.C.R.E.

Binding: Couverture souple

Condition: Comme neuf

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