The Age of Sail

The Age of Sail' Annual explores all aspects of maritime warfare; includes reviews, notes and queries, a gallery. It is edited by the distinguished naval historian Nicholas Tracy. From the eclipse of the galley in the sixteenth century until the widespread introduction of steam propulsion in the mid-nineteenth century the sailing warship was the major instrument of naval warfare. 'The Age of Sail' annual will explore all aspects of maritime warfare during this period.