Bibliography of Nautical Books
Bibliography of Nautical Books

Author: Alan Obin

Publisher:

Published: 2000-02

Total Pages: 886

ISBN-13: 9780948646157

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This is the 15th annual edition of the Bibliography of Nautical Books, a reference guide to over 14,000 nautical publications. It deals specifically with the year 2000.

The World of the Medieval Shipmaster
The World of the Medieval Shipmaster

Author: Robin Ward

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13:

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Despite a background of war, piracy, depopulation, bullion shortages, adverse political decisions, legal uncertainties and deteriorating weather conditions, between the mid-fourteenth and the mid-fifteenth centuries the English merchant shipping industry thrived. New markets were developed, voyages became longer, ships and cargoes increased in size and value, and an interest in ship ownership as an investment spread throughout the community. Using a rich range of examples drawn from court and parliamentary records, contemporary literature and the codifications of maritime law, this book illuminates the evolving management and commercial practices which developed to regulate the relationships between shipowners, shipmasters, crews and shipping merchants. It also brings to life ship performance, navigation, seamanship, and the frequently harsh conditions on board.

Seamanship for Divers
Seamanship for Divers

Author: British Sub-Aqua Club

Publisher: Vintage

Published: 1986

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13:

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This book has been planned to bring together those aspects of boat handling and seamanship specifically relevant to divers, in an attractive and illustrative form. At the same time, basic information relating to buoyage, charts, tides and meteorology has been included. The coverage of these subjects should form the basis for further study. Real experience isgained by hands-on use and the reader is advised to attend one of the BSAC's popular Boat Handling Courses.

Tides and Currents
Tides and Currents

Author: David Arnold

Publisher: Wiley

Published: 1991-01-16

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 9780906754245

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Tides and currents are predictable, yet few sailors use them to the best of their advantage. Whether you sail a dinghy, a yacht or a board, enormous gains can be made by understanding how the water moves. This book explains clearly how to find out about the predicted water flow, how local effects will modify it, and how to plan your strategy on an Olympic triangle, an inshore course or an offshore race.