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Naval Shiphandler's Guide (Blue and Gold)
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- Artist
- Barber, USN (Ret.) Capt James A.
- ISBN
- 9781557504357
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Naval Institute Press
ISBN-10
1557504350
ISBN-13
9781557504357
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30777503
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
300 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Naval Shiphandler's Guide
Subject
Boating, Military / Naval, Marine & Naval
Publication Year
2005
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Sports & Recreation, Technology & Engineering, History
Series
Blue and Gold Professional Library
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
0.4 Oz
Item Length
10.2 in
Item Width
7.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2004-009700
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
623.88/1
Synopsis
The first new book on naval shiphandling in more than a generation, this guide helps beginning and intermediate shiphandlers learn and perfect a skill crucial to their naval careers while at the same time offering useful hints to seasoned pros. The book reflects all the many changes that have occurred in recent decades and is the first to cover the use of shiphandling simulators. The author, a skilled shiphandler with years of experience in nearly every type of Navy vessel, helps novice shiphandlers get the most out of their opportunities, whether handling real ships or simulators. Captain Barber tells readers everything they need to know about forces acting on the ship, getting underway, making a landing, transiting the channel, and underway replenishment. Standard commands for both ships and tugs are included, along with needed information on the use of tugs and pilots. Voyage planning, emergency shiphandling, tactical maneuvering, and more are covered in detail. A chapter is devoted to the special shiphandling characteristics of various classes of naval vessels. An introduction to the Rules of the Road is provided in an appendix., The first new book on naval shiphandling in more than a generation, this guide helps beginner and intermediate shiphandlers learn and perfect a skill crucial to their naval careers while at the same time offering useful hints to seasoned pros. The book reflects all the many changes that have occurred in recent decades and is the first to cover the use of shiphandling simulators.
LC Classification Number
VK543.B24 2004
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