The Book of Old Ships

Sixty ships from four thousand years — Egyptian galleys, Viking dragons, carracks, xebecs and clippers — each with its original full-page pen-and-ink plate and the story of how it sailed.

The The Book of Old Ships Quiz

Every answer comes straight from the book. Finish and you'll get a challenge link to send a friend.

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