Leon---
Great shots and thanks for posting them. In my travels around the world (on my employer's dime) I've gotten to see a lot of different types of working boats and it's a real eye-opener how many variations there are. I particularly like the two boats in your shot #3. It's so nice to see that there are still designers on the planet who kept their French curves and compasses instead of doing everything with a straight edge. One of the most beautiful ship designs ever are the four Iowa-class battleships from WWII. Despite the buidling material--- steel--- and despite the purpose of the ship, the lines of the New Jersey, Missouri, Iowa, and Wisconsin are really something.
Great shots and thanks for posting them. In my travels around the world (on my employer's dime) I've gotten to see a lot of different types of working boats and it's a real eye-opener how many variations there are. I particularly like the two boats in your shot #3. It's so nice to see that there are still designers on the planet who kept their French curves and compasses instead of doing everything with a straight edge. One of the most beautiful ship designs ever are the four Iowa-class battleships from WWII. Despite the buidling material--- steel--- and despite the purpose of the ship, the lines of the New Jersey, Missouri, Iowa, and Wisconsin are really something.