r/Tallships • u/Notrollinonshabbos • 20d ago

Research question

Hello all, I am an amateur writer. My current novel takes place during the height of the napoleonic era. Takes inspiration from authors like O’Brian, Lambden, and James L. Haley. And while I understand most of jargon (thanks Falconer’s!) I’m lacking in operational understanding. I could really use a good in depth “how it works” for full rigged ships. I’m more visual than anything else. Studying sail plans is what helped a lot of terminology click. So books or better yet visual media that has a tutorial-esque feel. Anyone have any pointers?

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u/Moondance_sailor 20d ago

This is the manual given to officer candidates on the USCGC Eagle.

eagle seamanship guide

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u/Notrollinonshabbos 20d ago

Very nice!

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u/Moondance_sailor 20d ago

It’s a great book we used it on ships, barques and brigantines I have sailed. Also used to train people so feel free to ask a question if you get stuck.