R.S.E., F.R.G.S., &C., &C.; YOUNGER
BROTHER OF THE TRINITY HOUSE.
With Frontispiece, Numerous Plates (Two in Colours), and Illustrations
in the Text.
GENERAL CONTENTS.--The Building of a Ship; Parts of Hull, Masts,
&c.--Ropes, Knots, Splicing, &c.--Gear, Lead and Log, &c.--Rigging,
Anchors--Sailmaking--The Sails, &c.--Handling of Boats under
Sail--Signals and Signalling--Rule of the Road--Keeping and Relieving
Watch--Points of Etiquette--Glossary of Sea Terms and Phrases--Index.
*** The volume contains the NEW RULES OF THE ROAD.
"This ADMIRABLE MANUAL, by CAPT. WILSON-BARKER of the 'Worcester,' seems
to us PERFECTLY DESIGNED, and holds its place excellently in GRIFFIN'S
NAUTICAL SERIES.' ... Although intended for those who are to become
Officers of the Merchant Navy, it will be found useful by ALL
YACHTSMEN."--_Athen?um._
*** For complete List of GRIFFIN'S NAUTICAL SERIES, see p. 39.
* * * * *
SECOND EDITION, _Revised and Illustrated. Price 3s. 6d._
~NAVIGATION:~
~PRACTICAL AND THEORETICAL~
BY DAVID WILSON-BARKER, R.N.R, F.R.S.E., &c., &c.,
AND
WILLIAM ALLINGHAM,
FIRST-CLASS HONORS, NAVIGATION, SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT.
With Numerous Illustrations and Examination Questions.
GENERAL CONTENTS.--Definitions--Latitude and Longitude--Instruments of
Navigation--Correction of Courses--Plane Sailing--Traverse
Sailing--Day's Work--Parallel Sailing--Middle Latitude
Sailing--Mercator's Chart--Mercator Sailing--Current Sailing--Position
by Bearings--Great Circle Sailing--The Tides--Questions--Appendix:
Compass Error--Numerous Useful Hints, &c.
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