ABSTRACT

Since it was first published in 1962, The  Theory  and  Practice  of  Seamanship has been continuously revised, culminating in this 11th edition. This new edition includes an updated section on ‘Regulations for Prevention of Collision at Sea’ as well as a new Author’s Note. It has been widely praised and is the standard work on the subject.

chapter I|30 pages

THE ANCHOR

chapter II|15 pages

MOORING

chapter III|21 pages

THE PRINCIPLES OF SHIP HANDLING

chapter IV|38 pages

PRACTICAL SHIP HANDLING

chapter V|8 pages

ICE

chapter VI|22 pages

LIFE-SAVING AND DISTRESS

chapter VII|17 pages

DAMAGE CONTROL

chapter VIII|19 pages

STRANDING AND BEACHING

chapter IX|27 pages

EMERGENCIES

chapter X|15 pages

TOWING

chapter XI|23 pages

FIRE

chapter XII|22 pages

DRYDOCKING AND LOADLINES

chapter XIII|10 pages

THE OFFICER OF THE WATCH

chapter XIV|77 pages

THE SAFETY OF NAVIGATION

chapter XV|29 pages

LIFTING GEAR

chapter XVI|33 pages

ROPE AND CANVAS

chapter XVII|45 pages

DECK APPLIANCES

chapter XVIII|23 pages

THE SHIP’S BOAT