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Hints on Sea-Risks: Containing Some Practical Suggestions for Diminishing Maritime Losses Both of Life and Property; Addressed to Merchants, Ship-Owners, and Mariners (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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This book, a comprehensive guide to marine navigation, discusses the indications of the marine barometer concerning impending changes in weather. It is significant for providing a reliable and precise approach to navigation and weather-anticipation at sea. Originally published in 1836, the author emphasizes the role of marine barometers, sympiesometers, and chronometers in assisting sailors and ship captains with predicting and preparing for storms and other adverse weather conditions. The book illustrates how these instruments can offer crucial information on wind force and direction, enabling seafarers to make informed decisions and enhance safety during their voyages. It underscores the importance of attending to the ship's place, keeping a lookout, and adhering to precautions to prevent accidents and ensures a secure and efficient navigation process.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, a comprehensive guide to marine navigation, discusses the indications of the marine barometer concerning impending changes in weather. It is significant for providing a reliable and precise approach to navigation and weather-anticipation at sea. Originally published in 1836, the author emphasizes the role of marine barometers, sympiesometers, and chronometers in assisting sailors and ship captains with predicting and preparing for storms and other adverse weather conditions. The book illustrates how these instruments can offer crucial information on wind force and direction, enabling seafarers to make informed decisions and enhance safety during their voyages. It underscores the importance of attending to the ship's place, keeping a lookout, and adhering to precautions to prevent accidents and ensures a secure and efficient navigation process. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282029616_0
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