Stephen Biesty Illustrations
April 13 2011, 2:16 AM
Atmospheric cutaway of Christopher Columbus's Caravel 'Nina' during his voyage of 1492, featuring the alternative sail plan:
Atmospheric cutaway of a Caravanserai on the Silk Road during Maro Polo's journey in 1271-5:
Atmospheric cutaway of Ferdinand Magellan's Carrack the 'Trinidad' repairing storm damage during his voyage of 1519-22:
Atmospheric cutaway of a Chinese Treasure Ship from the voyage of Zheng He in 1405:
Atmospheric cutaway of the airship 'Italia' in a blizzard during its flight to the North Pole in 1928:
Atmospheric cutaway showing the process of building a Viking Cargo Ship:
(via jwz)