Manual of Seamanship for Boys and Seamen of the Royal Navy, 1904

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pp. 311. “This wonderful old teaching manual has been out of print for nearly a century. Still very relevant for sailing vessels, it has chapters on signals, boat work, bends and hitches, knots and splicing, rope making, anchor work, compass and helm, rigging, etc. Of the 392 pages, two-thirds are devoted to sailing vessels and the balance to steam vessels or subjects common to both, such as sheer and derrick work, storage, etc. A major style revision from the manuals of the 1800s. Softcover, 6″ x 9″. Reprinted in 2003 as part of our Classic Reprint Series.”

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Book Information

ISBN 1894572785
ISBN13 9781894572781
Number of pages 311
Original Title Manual of Seamanship for Boys and Seamen of the Royal Navy, 1904
Published Date 2003
Book Condition Very good
Jacket Condition No Dustjacket
Binding Paperback
Size 8vo
Edition Facsimile Edition
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pp. 311. “This wonderful old teaching manual has been out of print for nearly a century. Still very relevant for sailing vessels, it has chapters on signals, boat work, bends and hitches, knots and splicing, rope making, anchor work, compass and helm, rigging, etc. Of the 392 pages, two-thirds are devoted to sailing vessels and the balance to steam vessels or subjects common to both, such as sheer and derrick work, storage, etc. A major style revision from the manuals of the 1800s. Softcover, 6″ x 9″. Reprinted in 2003 as part of our Classic Reprint Series.”

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Weight 1 kg