L. Francis Herreshoff - Yacht Designer Vol 1 r p Gentry The Backbone: Keel and Sternpost

The Backbone: Keel and Sternpost

Appendix includes Tools

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The Brenne Clamp

L. Francis Herreshoff - Yacht Designer Vol 1 r p Gentry The Backbone: Keel and SternpostFrancis Herreshoff lived from 1890 to 1972, and, though not prolific, he designed yachts that will always be considered classics. Beginning his career in the shadow of his famous father, Nathanael G. Herreshoff, he emerged to become a designer who would come close to the perfection of form in yacht design. Despite his exquisite designs and wise, published writings on the subject, L. Francis never achieved the popularity of a John Alden or an Olin