An essential guide to the art and science of seamanship, with practical tools for navigation at sea.
This edition distills the craft into a complete epitome of navigation, adding all the tables needed to determine latitude and longitude at sea. It covers the kinds of sailing, corrections for lee-way, and methods for celestial and lunar observations, making complex calculations accessible to the practitioner.
The text presents practical instruction alongside illustrated plates and tables. It aims to help teachers and students alike, offering clear rules for solving real-world navigation problems, from measuring altitude to computing time and position. Readers will find a thorough, historically important reference for working a ship in difficult conditions and for training a crew in naval discipline and seamanship.
- Comprehensive tables for latitude and longitude calculations and related sundry data
- Procedures for celestial navigation, lunar observations, and determining true time at sea
- Guidance on surveying sea-coasts, harbors, and ship handling for both attack and defense
- Practical drills and illustrated instructions for daily seamanship tasks
Ideal for readers of maritime history, navigation manuals, and anyone interested in traditional seafaring techniques and shipboard practice.