General Contents.—The Qualification for the Position of Shipmaster—The Contract with the Shipowner—The Master's Duty in respect of the Crew: Engagement; Apprentices; Discipline; Provisions, Accommodation, and Medical Comforts; Payment of Wages and Discharge—The Master's Duty in respect of the Passengers—The Master's Financial Responsibilities—The Master's Duty in respect of the Cargo—The Master's Duty in Case of Casualty—The Master's Duty to certain Public Authorities—The Master's Duty in relation to Pilots, Signals, Flags, and Light Dues—The Master's Duty upon Arrival at the Port of Discharge—Appendices relative to certain Legal Matters: Board of Trade Certificates, Dietary Scales, Stowage of Grain Cargoes, Load Line Regulations, Life-saving Appliances, Carriage of Cattle at Sea, &c., &c.—Copious Index.
"No intelligent Master should fail to add this to his list of necessary books. A few lines of it may save a lawyer's fee, besides endless worry."—Liverpool Journal of Commerce.
"Sensible, plainly written, in CLEAR and non-technical language, and will be found of much service by the Shipmaster."—British Trade Review.
Second Edition, Revised. With Diagrams. Price 2s.
Latitude and Longitude: How to Find them.
By W.J. MILLAR, C.E.,
Late Secretary to the Inst. of Engineers and Shipbuilders in Scotland.
"Concisely and clearly written ... cannot but prove an acquisition to those studying Navigation."—Marine Engineer.
"Young Seamen will find it handy and useful, simple and clear."—The Engineer.