The History of American Sailing Ships, originally published by W.W. Norton in 1935. Reprinted by Crown Publishers Bonanza Books division. Howard Irving Chapelle, author.
Chapelle dropped out of school at the age of 13 in order to learn as much as he could regarding wooden vessels. I am of the opinion he made the right decision.
It was 105 when I posted the previous. It's Adams, not Adans.

William Webb is acknowledged as "probably" the greatest shipbuilder of his time. This assessment based on number, size and quality of work.