Sixth Edition. Revised, with Chapters on Trim, Buoyancy, and Calculations. Numerous Illustrations. Handsome Cloth, Crown 8vo. Price 7s. 6d.
KNOW YOUR OWN SHIP.
By THOMAS WALTON, Naval Architect.
SPECIALLY ARRANGED TO SUIT THE REQUIREMENTS OF SHIPS' OFFICERS, SHIPOWNERS, SUPERINTENDENTS, DRAUGHTSMEN, ENGINEERS, AND OTHERS.
This work explains, in a simple manner, such important subjects as:—
Displacement,
Deadweight,
Tonnage,
Freeboard,
Moments,
Buoyancy,
Strain,
Structure,
Stability,
Rolling,
Ballasting,
Loading,
Shifting Cargoes,
Admission of Water,
Sail Area,
&c., &c.
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