Hi Nancy,
I recommend Peter Goodwin (1987) The Construction and Fitting of the
English Man of War, 1650-1850. Naval Insitute Press, Annapolis. Oak, yes;
but 18 guns sounds too small.
Daria
Daria E. Merwin, M.A., R.P.A.
Department of Anthropology
State University of New York at Stony Brook
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