<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A well-illustrated look at shipboard ornamentation through the ages -- from charging ram heads on ancient Greek and Roman war-galleys to vintage Elizabethan galleons and Lord Nelson's <i>Victory, </i> built in 1765. Over 420 illustrations.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>A well-illustrated look at shipboard ornamentation through the ages - from charging ram heads on ancient Greek and Roman war-galleys, saints on horseback, and allegorical portrayals of royalty to vintage Elizabethan galleons and Lord Nelson's Victory, built in 1765. Over 420 royalty-free illustrations also depict escutcheons, lanterns, rails, gun ports, and other decorative elements.