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by Daniel S. Parrott (Author) "WHEN THE Pamir slid down the ways on 29 July 1905, she represented a commitment to the future of commercial shipping under sail ..." (more)

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Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Contemporary; New edition edition (1 Mar 2004)
Language English
ISBN-10: 007143545X
ISBN-13: 978-0071435451
Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 15 x 2.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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There is something endlessly fascinating about shipwrecks, as this book so admirably demonstrates. Parrott writes with ease and authority, carefully blending both historical and technical data. - Baltimore Sun; Gripping reading. Not much detective fiction holds a reader's attention so well. A must-read for anyone with any interest in large sailing ships in general, and square-riggers in particular. - WoodenBoat; If you might like to read a closely reasoned seaman's appraisal of not one, but several maritime disasters, you will be richly rewarded by Tall Ships Down. - SAIL

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This title contains five stories of tragic loss at sea. Once nearly swept from the seas, tall ships have experienced a fifty-year renaissance as sail training and passenger vessels. But that resurgence has had a tragic side, and professional mariner and maritime scholar Dan Parrott explores it in this groundbreaking reconstruction of five infamous losses that claimed 112 lives. Parrott's vivid re-creations of each final voyage dissect the circumstances of loss from forensic evidence, expert testimony, survivors' memories, and his own considerable experience. Rich with history and lore, "Tall Ships Down" shows unforgettably how small and seemingly insignificant lapses can produce fatal consequences at sea.'An engaging - and heartrending - book' - "Ocean Navigator". 'In addition to being a fabulous read, "Tall Ships Down" is a sailing seminar for both active and armchair sailors' - "Sailing". 'The careful detail makes gripping reading. Not much detective fiction holds a reader's attention so well' - "WoodenBoat". 'A closely reasoned seaman's appraisal' - "SAIL". 'This extraordinary book is a must-read for anyone interested in the world of tall ships' - Tall Ships and Sail Training International. 'An important contribution to maritime studies. Parrott writes with ease and authority, carefully blending both historical and technical data' - "Baltimore Sun". 'If you're a fan of sea stories, you should have a great time reading "Tall Ships Down"' - "Connecticut Post".

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good technical discussion with real warmt for the subject, 20 Jun 2008

By	Michael Layden (Ireland) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've become interested over the last few years with the potential of using sail again in a post petroleum world. Most of my reading has been about the last days of sail and I have found it a fascinating subject. But every discussion of Sail is littered with the carcasses of a thousand ship wrecks.

The major question, in terms of sustainability has to be the reliability and safety of Sailing ships.

This book goes a very long way to answering this question. Parrott really loves Tall ships and explains early on his particular interest in two of the ships, one which he actually sailed on prior to its untimely demise.

His writing style is good, he explains concepts well and doesnt hide behind jargon. His experience as a ships master shows and he is equally versed in the technical, human and business aspects of tall ships. So his detailed discussion of the stability of the ships, their general sea worthiness is tempered by an understanding of the tight margins of running boats.

He doesnt focus on the few minutes of the sinking but carefully looks at the evolution of each boat over its lifetime and its crew etc. More interesting he also sees the bigger picture i.e the total lack of experienced crew when the new era of tall ships started.

Interesting book, Thanks !!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb - would recommend without hesitation, 30 Oct 2009

By	Debian "Debian" (London) - See all my reviews

This book manages to effortlessly combine level-headed factual analysis with a sympathetic understanding of human nature under stress. The desperately sad events that form the core of this book are sensitively described and contributing factors analysed in the context of marine engineering and maritime law.

Daniel Parrott has written a book as gripping as a good novel whilst comfortably conveying yo a layman read some pretty technical issues.

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