The Young Sea Officer's Sheet Anchor, or a Key to the Leading of Rigging and to Practical Seamanship

Lever, Darcy, George W. (George William), 1802-1878 Blunt, R. S. Lee

ISBN 10: 0921335717 / ISBN 13: 9780921335719

Published by Algrove,, Ottawa, 2000

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blue cloth, paste down cover illustration, x, 120, [52] pages. : illustrated, Includes index. Reprint of the ed. published London : Longman, Hurst, Rees and Orme, 1808, together with the additions made by George W. Blunt in the ed. published New York : E. & G.W. Blunt, 1858, as compiled by Robert S. Lee.Widely used among young 19th-century officers in the Royal Navy and East India Company, this now-rare volume offers clear definitions and copious illustrations of the principles of rigging and other aspects of seamanship - tacking, use of a compass, splicing ropes, making sails, and much more. A must for ship fanciers and naval historians Size: 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Young Sea Officer's Sheet Anchor, or a Key to the Leading of Rigging and to Practical Seamanship
• Publisher: Algrove,, Ottawa
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0921335717
• ISBN 13: 9780921335719
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 3rd Edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Sailing
  • Technology/Science

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Synopsis

seamanship