Mechanical applicances, mechanical movements and novelties of construction; a complete work and a continuation, as a second volume, of the author's book entitled "Mechanical mvements, powers and devices"; (1917)
Hiscox, Gardner Dexter, 1822?-1908 · New York, The Norman W. Henley publishing company · leaf 197
462. CURIOUSBOATS. The turkey-bone yacht with a swing-ing bowsprit—more curi-ous than useful. … 463. CURIOUS BOATS. Xon-heelingsail-boat. A heavy keel frame is pivoted atstern and bow to which the mast is fixed. This rig allows the mast and sail to leanfrom the wind, while the boat is balanced bythe contrary swins of the iron keel. 464. RACING YACHTS. Model designs of the British and…
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