18th century BRITISH MAN of WAR SHIP DRAWING Poster

Detailed and labeled early 18th century diagram of a British Man of War Ship. Power and protector of the world-wide British Empire of that day. For anyone interested in sailing War Ships of the First Rate of this era. Every time I look at this I discover something new. For example, it appears that cannons were in place on a floor that sloped to the gun hole. Who knew? The finest and most detailed authentic diagram of its kind from the era that I have seen. From the drawing: A new Table of all the names of the principal Parts and Rigging of a Man of War necessary for all Sea-faring men and others that desire to be there with acquainted. Also, all the prospects of a Section of a Ship cut thro the Keel, both fore & aft with her Boats, Longboats and Sloops. The Internal Parts of a SHIP carrying 96 gunns haveing her side cut of to lay her open. A view of the Flags which most Nations of ye World bear at Sea. The Names of the several Parts of a SHIP and her Rigging. Parts represented in the Section of a SHIP cut thro the Keel. At bottom right corner, a Compass Rose with all the maritime headings for navigation at Sea, which was probably headings shouted out by the Admiral or commander of Ship.