New and Extensive Sailing Directions for the Navigation of the North Sea: Containing a Full and Accurate Description of the Various Channels From the ... Bays, Harbours, and Roadsteads, on the Eas - Softcover

J. W. Norie

 
9780282763824: New and Extensive Sailing Directions for the Navigation of the North Sea: Containing a Full and Accurate Description of the Various Channels From the ... Bays, Harbours, and Roadsteads, on the Eas

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This book, a trove of 19th-century seafaring knowledge, provides mariners with detailed navigational guidance for sailing the treacherous North Sea, from the Nore to Orfordness. The author, an experienced mariner, imparts invaluable insights into the sea's currents, depths, and hazards, describing the coastline, sands, buoys, and beacons that mark the passage. Comprehensive instructions guide mariners through the Swin and Kings Channel, navigating past the Maplin, Whitaker, and Guneet Sands, and into the port of Harwich. The book's meticulous attention to detail and practical advice make it an indispensable companion for those navigating these waters, offering a fascinating glimpse into the challenges and complexities of 19th-century seafaring.

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