Book contains such a wealth of knowledge about seventeenth-century Dutch shipbuilding that it easily serves as an historical introduction to this subject. It is also a useful companion for archeologists struggling to understand the countless construction details of a shipwreck. This highly entertaining and knowledgeable publication can be recommended to anyone interested in ship models or in the history of Dutch shipbuilding. The great number of historical images, photos of models and technical drawings are a visual feast. This, too, is what modern publishing is about, and the combination of a traditional book.