Admiralty Manual Of Seamanship, Volume I
by Great Britain. Admiralty
Admiralty Manual of Seamanship (1), Admiralty Manuals (Admiralty Manuals of Seamanship — Manual of Seamanship I)
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Designed to provide the Seaman Specialist with detailed information on all aspects of seamanship appertaining to the Royal Navy, this title also serves as a source of information on seamanship matters for officers and ratings of other branches. Amongst the areas covered are: general sea terms, replenishment at sea and helmanship.Tags
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Good reference work for pre WWII British Navy.
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- Admiralty Manual Of Seamanship, Volume I
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- Royal Navy
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- To sling a Hammock.
A hammock is slung by clews, which are made of 3-strand white hemp, ⅝ of an inch in diameter ; the nettles are secured to metal rings through which the lanyards are spliced. - Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)When the ship's head is swung by the scend of the sea so as to throw her off her course, she yaws.
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