Navigation and seamanship Books

Book SynopsisA compact, handy summary of the key things you need to consider when planning a passage by sea and when managing your ship on that passage: the perfect quick reference guide to keep onboard. The book covers the timetable for developing a passage plan and goes through all the elements you should consider: port information, routeing, weather, tides, timings and safety. It then takes you through ship management on the passage: the crew briefing, roles, routines, pre-sail checks, watch keeping and much more. Splash-proof and spiral bound – allowing you to lay it out flat on the chart table – this little book stands up to frequent use and will be a valued companion as you plan and execute your passage.Trade Review"Your guide to writing a clear and logical passage plan." (Boat Mart)Table of ContentsIntroduction; Passage Plan Timetable; Port Information; Routeing; Weather; Tides; Timings; Safety; Documentation; Ship Management; Crew Briefing; Pre-Sail Checks; Drills & Spills; Abandon Ship; Watch Keeping; Standing Orders; Daily Routine; Distress Signals.

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Book SynopsisAuthoritative, practical, and hands-on information on reading and relying on electronic and paper nautical chartsThe classic How to Read a Nautical Chart explains every aspect of electronic and paper nautical charts: how a chart is assembled, how to gauge the accuracy of chart data, how to read charts created by other governments, how to use information such as scale, projection technique and datum that every chart contains; how not to get fooled or run aground by overzooming. Nigel Calder teaches you how to squeeze every ounce of information out of a nautical chart (on your GPS, chartplotter, or nav station) and understand the limits of accuracy for all charts, paper and electronic, raster and vector.This much-awaited second edition addresses the changes in the world of electronic charting, integrated onboard navigation systems, as well as radar overlays and AIS and their interfacing with charts. A new chapter onthe Wiki Revolution explores the mechanisms

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Book SynopsisA sweeping maritime history that demonstrates the far-ranging impact that the tools and infrastructure developed for navigating the Great Lakes had on the national economies, politics, and environment of continental North America.Trade ReviewMastering the Inland Seas offers a broad panorama of the conflicts, policies, and personalities that created the modern navigation system on the Great Lakes. Far more than just lighthouses, it draws in the political storms of antebellum America, the federal government's role, and the long-term impact of these encounters." - Matthew Lawrence Daley, Grand Valley State University"Magnificently researched and written with clarity and high energy, Karamanski's Mastering the Inland Seas tells the hidden history of how generations of maritime peoples-from indigenous canoe paddlers to modern mariners-navigated and domesticated the watery wilderness of the Great Lakes." - Robert Michael Morrissey, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Book SynopsisHow a scientific outsider came up with a revolutionary theory of light and saved untold numbers of lives.Trade Review"Theresa Levitt interweaves the personal triumph of the French physicist Augustin Fresnel with his pathbreaking work on the nature of light in her fascinating recounting of how the coasts of the world were made safe for the world’s seafaring vessels through a mix of genius, ingenuity, and perseverance. The story has a fascinating American coda." -- Joyce Appleby, professor of history emerita, UCLA, and author of The Relentless Revolution: A History of Capitalism"It is rare that we see a lighthouse-related book, historical in nature, with the level of research that was put into A Short Bright Flash. Theresa Levitt’s superior work has illustrated the genius and ongoing legacy of Augustin Fresnel, whose brilliance not only saved lives but had an everlasting impact on the development of world trade, and whose advanced ideas are still implemented in today’s modern culture." -- Jeffrey S. Gales, executive director, U.S. Lighthouse Society"With his frantic pace of invention and early death, “he’s just like those romantic heroines of 1830s Paris burning themselves up through their passions,” said the historian Theresa Levitt, whose new book is A Short Bright Flash: Augustin Fresnel and the Birth of the Modern Lighthouse." -- Eva Kahn - New York Times"Fresnel indeed lit up his country and the world." -- Joanne Baker - Nature"[F]ascinating book…Levitt’s writing captures the mix of scientific rigor and cultural shifts in a way that mirrors the sea voyages of the day—a journey fraught with uncertainty, but in the end, guided to success by Fresnel’s lighthouse lenses." -- Matthew Tiffany - Minneapolis Star Tribune"University of Mississippi history professor Levitt details the birth and golden age of a maritime icon in this fascinating book." -- Publishers Weekly"Homage to the man who turned feeble-and-far-between harbor lights into a global multitude of brilliant beacons. …Levitt’s scrupulous scholarship and contextual setting serve readers well." -- Kirkus Reviews"Combin[es] matters of biography, science, engineering, technology, art, history, economics and politics seemingly effortlessly and definitely seamlessly. An excellent book and a joy to read." -- Henry Petroski - The Wall Street Journal

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Book SynopsisHow a scientific outsider came up with a revolutionary theory of light and saved untold numbers of lives.Trade Review"Levitt's detailed history is worth ploughing through to see how important scientists and engineers have been in saving sailors' lives." -- Nature"An excellent book and a joy to read." -- The Wall Street Journal"...this books is expertly researched as well as skillfully written...a thoroughly enjoyable read..." -- World Lighthouse Society"A splendid read." -- The Tablet

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Book SynopsisUsing a combination of modern and traditional methods this book leads you through all the aspects of boat navigation.Trade Review“Pat Manley gives the reader a detailed overview of all the systems currently in use, from GPS to AIS, and describes how each system works, how to use it and how to get the best out of it. However, the author highlights the danger of over-reliance on such electronic tools and points out some of their shortcomings. He also stresses the importance of having at least some knowledge of traditional navigation.” (Noonsite, June 2010) "A useful companion for the modern sailor who wants to navigate their way through the seas." (Boat Mart, August 2008) "The definitive guide to cruising in the West Country, this latest edition includes all the most recent updates" (Sailing Today, July 2008) "...Pat Manley, has 10 million miles of navigation under his belt, making him eminently qualified to produce this new guide". "Electronic and traditional navigation explained - with free online simulators." (Boat Mart, December 2008)Table of ContentsCover Points. Foreword. Introduction. 1. The Global Positioning System. 2. Our Address on the Earth's Surface. 3. The Magnetic Compass. 4. Constructing a Route. 5. Tides. 6. Boat Speed. 7. Depth Sounders. 8. Finding Position. 9. Passage Planning. 10. Pilotage. 11. Automatic Identification System. 12. Radar. 13. Autopilots. 14. Personal Computers. Appendix A. Deduced Reckoning and Estimated Position. Appendix B. Course to Steer. Appendix C. Tidal Heights and Tidal Streams. Appendix D. Tidal Planning and Plotting. Credits.

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Book SynopsisCelestial navigation i s one of the oldest of the mariner's arts - and one of the most awe-inspiring. Trusted navigation expert, Tom Cunliffe, shows you how to master the art in easy stages. Celestial Navigation includes clear diagrams and worked examples to guide the novice navigator.Trade Review' Tom's warm and humorous writing style makes the book easy to digest, while still explaining the subject in detail.' (Yachting Monthly, November 2010). “He writes with the authority of a man who knows that his methods work in the most testing of all examination rooms, a small boat sailing on the open ocean.” (Bill Anderson, Formerly RYA Training Manager)Table of ContentsIntroduction. 1 The Earth and the Heavens. 2 The Sextant. 3 The Noon Sight for Latitude. 4 Time. 5 Position Lines and Plotting. 6 Sun Sights. 7 The Planets. 8 The Moon. 9 The Stars. 10 Polaris - the Pole Star. 11 Compass Checking on the Ocean. 12 The Shortest Way.

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Book SynopsisPerfect for anyone going afloat in a powered craft up to 30 ft long. A brilliant introduction for beginners and a great refresher for those more experienced.Trade Review"Throughout, the explanations are clear and concise and the colour pics and graphics make it not only very useful, but a pleasure to read." (Sailing, May 2007) "...required reading" (Powerboating)Table of ContentsIntroduction. Who is this book for? Introducing the author. 1 Quick-start guide. 2 Which boat? 3 Which engine and trailer? 4 Getting afloat. 5 Launching. 6 Starting out. 7 Very small boats. 8 Mooring. 9 Life begins at 25 (knots). 10 Man overboard. 11 Charts and buoyage. 12 Tides. 13 First aid. 14 Engine and trailer troubleshooting. 15 Get knotted 16 Rule of the road. 17 Anchors. 18 Towing. 19 Waterskiing. 20 Recovery and the road. Acknowledgements.

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Book SynopsisA handy, splash-proof, on-the-water reference guide to every type of radio call, from Mayday to calling another boat or shore station. It also covers DSC, Pan Pan and other emergency calls.Table of ContentsIntroduction; The Hardware; Types of Call; Range; Prowords; Calling a Marina or Port; Calling Another Boat; Calling the Coastguard; Mayday; Mayday Relay; Pan Pan; Securite

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Book SynopsisAn easy, step-by-step guide containing everything you need to know about standing and running rigging on a boat.Table of ContentsPreface; Running rigging; Genoa sheets: the forces involved; The genoa cars; The mainsheet; Spinnaker sheets & afterguys; Halyards & reef lines; Standard rigging; Setting up a swept back rig; Winches

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Book SynopsisA handy, splash-proof, on-the-water reference guide should you ever find yourself in an emergency: it could be your saviour. Covering everything from fires, leaks, engine trouble and emergency steering to man overboard, first aid, dismasting and distress signals.Table of ContentsFire; Man Overboard; First Aid; Engine Trouble; Aground; Dismasting; Leaks; Emergency Steering; Towing; Handling the Waves; Without Instruments; Leaving the Boat; Distress Signals

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Book SynopsisGet out on the water and start navigating with Tom Cunliffe's classic guide to navigation and pilotage.Trade Review"This is a comprehensive navigation book for beginners...no complex jargon, just simple step by step explanations." (Sailing Today, December 2008) "Inshore Navigation is the definitive beginner's guide to marine navigation." (Boat Mart, December 2008) "This book gives you the basic principles...For a novice yachty, this book is ideal." (Daily Echo, Jan 2009) "...this is the one book you should read, understand and take with you...Tom Cunliffe is one of Britain's leading authorities on yacht navigation." (Boat Mart, September 2009)Table of Contents1 The chart and the almanac 2 Course, bearings and the magnetic compass 3 Position, distance and Dead Reckoning 4 Man-made aids to navigation 5 Pilotage 6 Tidal streams 7 GPS and the electronic fix 8 Estimated Position and the traditional fix 9 Course shaping 10 GPS in onward navigation 11 The electronic chart plotter 12 Tidal heights and depth of water 13 Passage planning 14 Fog Conclusions

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Book SynopsisDiscover what the modern yacht navigator needs to know for a stress-free voyage along the coast and out of sight of land.Trade Review"Providing you will [with] a solid foundation in the art of coastal and offshore navigation." (Boat Mart, March 2009) “...provides a solid foundation in the practicalities of plotting your route to a destination...worth its weight in gold.” (All at Sea, March 2010).Table of ContentsIntroduction; Charts, publications & essential chartwork; Lights, buoys & night navigation; The rise & fall of the tide; Tidal streams; The steering compass; The estimated position; Traditional position fixing; Shaping a course; Electronic navigation techniques; The electronic chart plotter; Pilotage; Passage planning; Practical passage making; Conclusion

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Book SynopsisFrom the basic principles through to more in-depth expertise, Essential Boat Radar is your no-nonsense introduction to radar.Trade Review"This useful guide introduces the reader to the basic uses of the radar as well as explaining what it does." (Boat Mart, July 2009)Table of ContentsIntroduction; Radar - what it does and how it works; Basic machine & controls - how to get a good picture; How to use radar for collision avoidance; How to use radar for navigation & pilotage; More radar science - confusion & anomalies; Modern radar - more advanced functions; Choosing & installing radar; Glossary / Index; References for further study

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Book SynopsisA collection of distilled wisdom, acute observation and fascinating anecdotes from one of Britainâs greatest living sailors.Trade Review“RKJ's authority on sailing and his dry wit shines through nicely... this book definitely has plenty of entertainment value.” (Sailing Today) “...an ideal book to pick up and put down without losing track of where you are.” (Yachts & Yachting).Table of ContentsForeword; Preface; Going places; Sailing solo; Safety at sea; Life on board; Ocean rescue; The Southern Ocean; Sailing and the wider world; Hazards of the oceans; The changing face of sailing; Index

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Book SynopsisFocusing on fundamentals and techniques, this book presents the integrated use of geotechnologies such as GIS, GPS, Digital Photogrammetry, and Visualization, along with underlying theory of GIS and GPS. Also included is discussion of instrumentation and guidelines for selecting the right device for the job.Trade Review“…a fine introductory text…many practical, simple examples, to illustrate principles…” (The Photogrammetric Record, December 2004) "This book is a unique resource for GIS professionals and students familiar with GIS." (ArcUser, April-June 2004)Table of ContentsPreface xi Acknowledgments xiii 1 Geotechnology and Integration 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Position Data 4 1.3 Compass Readings 8 1.4 Navigation and Agriculture Applications 9 1.5 Time and Distance Data 12 1.6 Integrative Modeling 15 1.7 Scale and Generalization 16 1.8 Visual Communication 18 1.9 Data Standards 22 Exercises 24 2 Geodetics 26 2.1 Introduction 26 2.2 Longitude and Latitude 28 2.3 Distance by Time 29 2.4 Universal Transverse Mercator 33 2.5 Datums 35 2.6 Scale Representation 36 2.7 Accuracy and Precision 38 2.8 Coordinates 41 2.9 Data Formats 46 2.10 Thematic Incongruence 48 Exercises 49 3 Cartography, Mapping, and Map Serving 50 3.1 Introduction 50 3.2 Cartographic Perception 53 3.3 Elimination 55 3.4 Aggregation 55 3.5 Classification 60 3.6 Boundaries 66 3.7 Communities 69 3.8 Cartographic Distribution 72 3.9 Map Serving 73 3.10 Interoperability 75 3.11 TCP/IP 76 3.12 Usefulness 80 Exercises 81 4 Geographic Information Systems 83 4.1 Introduction 83 4.2 GIS Terminology 85 4.3 Spatial Models 87 4.4 Distance-Based Operations 118 4.5 Overlay 119 4.6 Generalization 120 4.7 GIS and Models 121 4.8 Spatial Decision Support Systems 124 4.9 Visualization: The New Cartography 125 4.10 Databases 129 4.11 What a Map Is 129 4.12 Multimedia 130 4.13 Conclusions 132 Exercises 133 5 Global Positioning Systems 134 5.1 Introduction 134 5.2 GPS and Wireless 135 5.3 GPS History 136 5.4 GPS Accuracy and Description 139 5.5 GPS Segments 142 5.6 Error Budget 144 5.7 Dilution of Precision 145 5.8 Differential Correction 147 5.9 GPS and GIS Surfaces 152 5.10 Static and Dynamic Sampling 153 5.11 Mission Planning 155 5.12 GPS Vector and Raster Models 160 Exercises 161 6 Geotechnology Integration 162 6.1 Introduction 162 6.2 Research Paradigm 165 6.3 GIS and IT 167 6.4 Job Descriptions 167 6.5 Conceptual GIS Integration 169 6.6 Complementary Technology 170 6.7 Raster and Vector Integration 171 6.8 Digitization 174 6.9 Functional GIS Integration 175 6.10 Disk Storage 177 6.11 Spatial Integration 178 Exercises 179 7 Sensors and Instrumentation 181 7.1 Introduction 181 7.2 Laser Offsets and GPS 183 7.3 Data Loggers 185 7.4 Sensors 187 7.5 Data Loggers and Visualization 189 7.6 Sensor Portability 190 7.7 GPS and Telemetry Tracking of Animals 192 7.8 Sensors and Modeling 195 7.9 Risk, Threat, and Security 196 7.10 Medical Geography and Epidemiology 198 Exercises 201 8 Digital Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing 204 8.1 Introduction 204 8.2 Photogrammetry 205 8.3 Mosaics and Ortho Photos 211 8.4 Image Registration 212 8.5 Aerial Photo Interpretation 214 8.6 Photo Interpretation and GIS 217 8.7 Remote Sensors 217 8.8 Imaging Satellites 218 8.9 Satellite Products 220 8.10 Identification and Delineation 221 Exercises 222 9 Visualization 224 9.1 Introduction 224 9.2 Two-Dimensional Visualization 229 9.3 Two Dimensions and Integration 236 9.4 Graphics Formats 238 9.5 Three-Dimensional Visualization 240 9.6 Vertical GIS and Visualization 243 9.7 LIDAR 245 9.8 Three-Dimensional Environments 247 9.9 Four-Dimensional Visualization 250 Exercises 251 References 253 Index 261

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Book SynopsisRecent advances in technology have allowed ever increasing speeds of aircraft. With this increase in speed comes the need for enhanced systems to navigate and control these vehicles to precise requirements. This book covers the basics through the recent advances in navigation theory and hardware/software.Table of ContentsThe Navigation Equations (M. Kayton). Multisensor Navigation Systems (J. Huddle & R. Brown). Terrestrial Radio-Navigation Systems (B. Uttam, et al.). Satellite Radio Navigation (A. Van Dierendonck). Terrestrial Integrated Radio Communication-Navigation Systems (W.Fried, et al.). Inertial Navigation (D. Tazartes, et al.). Air-Data Systems (S. Osder). Attitude and Heading References (M. Kayton & W. Wing). Doppler and Altimeter Radars (W. Fried, et al.). Mapping and Multimode Radars (J. Pearson, et al.). Celestial Navigation (E. Knobbe & G. Haas). Landing Systems (D. Vickers, et al.). Air Traffic Management (C. Miller & J. Scardina). Avionics Interfaces (C. Spitzer). References. Index.

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Book SynopsisAll the expert guidance you need to understand, build, and operate GPS receivers The Second Edition of this acclaimed publication enables readers to understand and apply the complex operation principles of global positioning system (GPS) receivers.Trade Review"Recommended for libraries serving graduate engineering programs or specialists." (E-STREAMS, May 2005)Table of ContentsPreface. Preface to the First Edition. Chapter 1. Introduction. Chapter 2. Basic GPS Concept. Chapter 3. Satellite Constellation. Chapter 4. Earth-Centered, Earth-Fixed Coordinate System. Chapter 5. GPS C/A Code Signal Structure. Chapter 6. Receiver Hardware Considerations. Chapter 7. Acquisition of GPSb C/A Code Signals. Chapter 8. Tracking GPS Signals. Chapter 9. GPS Software Receivers. Chapter 10. Acquisition of Weak Signals. Chapter 11. Tracking Weak Signals. Chapter 12. GPS Receiver-Related Subjects. Index.

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Book SynopsisStories from fifty historic female lighthouse keepers

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Book SynopsisIntroduced by Annie Proulx, lose yourself in an epic naval journey in this Booker Prize-winning historical novel: the first in the acclaimed Sea Trilogy by the author of Lord of the Flies.I grow a little crazy, I think, like all men at sea who live too close to each other and too close thereby to all that is monstrous under the sun and moon . . .Edmund Talbot is sailing to Australia in the early nineteenth century. In his journal, he records mounting tensions aboard the ancient, stinking warship, as officers, sailors, soldiers and emigrants jostle in the cramped darkness below decks. But when something happens to Reverend Colley that brings him into a 'hell of self-degradation', it seems that shame is a force deadlier than the sea itself . . .'It is the emotional veracity of life at sea that powers Golding's exceptional writing ... The fury, mystery and challenge.' Kate Mosse Trade Review'Golding writes the past as present [with] uncanny skill and tremendous intuition.' - Ben Okri'Golding's best and most accessible story since Lord of the Flies.' - Melvyn Bragg'An extraordinary novel.' - Observer

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Book SynopsisIntroduced by Helen Castor, lose yourself in an epic naval journey in the second novel in the Booker Prize-winning historical fiction Sea Trilogy by the author of Lord of the Flies.This tropical nowhere was the whole world - the whole imaginable world.A decrepit warship is becalmed halfway to Australia, stilled in an ocean wilderness of heat and sea mists. In this surreal, fÃte-like atmosphere, a ball is held with a passing ship: the passengers dance and flirt, while beneath them seaweed like green hair spreads omniously over the hull. Half-mad with fear, drink, love and opium, both vessel and passengers feel themselves going to pieces: and the very planks seem to twist themselves alive as the ship comes apart at the seams . . . 'Fantastic ... Gems tumble off the pages ... A strong sense of drama ... Much of the pleasure of reading his work is his original imagery.' Annie Proulx'Trade Review'Stunning . . . As exciting as any thriller.' - Sunday Times'A feat of imaginative reconstruction, as vivid as a dream.' - Daily Mail'Tells an utterly absorbing tale, in language of immense force and subtlety.' - Financial Times

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Book SynopsisIntroduced by Kate Mosse, lose yourself in an epic naval journey in the final novel in the Booker Prize-winning historical fiction Sea Trilogy by the author of Lord of the Flies.I think there has been death in my hands.On the last stretch of its epic voyage from England to Australia, a disintegrating warship inches towards land. But there are still trials ahead, as the vessel is smashed against an ice cliff and blasted by a great storm, while the claustrophobic passengers battle erotic desires, masculine rivalry and violent power struggles - all experiencing a sea change in their natures. And when an unseen fire begins to smoulder below decks, the other side of the world has never seemed further away ...''Fantastic ... Gems tumble off the pages ... A strong sense of drama ... Much of the pleasure of reading his work is his original imagery.'' Annie Proulx A truly noble achievement'. Patrick Trade Review'The best novel I've read this year ... The language fizzes and spits.' - Daily Telegraph'Awesome ... Ambivalent, unresolved, walking a tightrope between reason and spirituality, tragedy and comedy ... So compelling and disturbing.' - Victoria Glendinning

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Book SynopsisA companion volume to Ocean Yachtmaster for those taking the Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate, and for navigation revision.

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Book SynopsisProvides practical, accessible advice on the most common emergencies requiring rapid action. Spiral bound with laminated pages to protect against the effects of the weather, this is an invaluable quick cockpit reference, a godsend to anyone in trouble at sea.Trade Review'A Godsend to anyone in trouble at sea' Yachting Life, July 2008 ' Another ingeniously crisp presentation of vital information ' Nautical Magazine ( October 2008) "In just 26 simple, clearly illustrated pages, it gives an amazing amount of vital advice to those facing trouble at sea." AVS Marine (January 2009) ' This practical book, crammed with advice, is a spiral bound ready reckoner that's laminated, so it will survive when the going gets tough ' Yachting Monthly (August 2009) '...crammed with advice...with this book anyone in trouble at sea can become an instant expert at emergency problem-solving.' Yachting Monthly (August 2009)

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Book SynopsisWith over two-thirds of the globe covered by water, the ability to navigate safely and quickly across the oceans has been crucial throughout human history. As seafarers attempted longer and longer voyages from the sixteenth century onwards in search of profit and new lands, the tools of navigation became ever more sophisticated. The development of instruments over the last five hundred years has seen some revolutionary changes, spurred on by the threat of disaster at sea and the possibility of huge rewards from successful voyages. As this book shows, the solution of the infamous longitude problem, the extraordinary impact of satellite positioning and other advances in navigation have successfully brought together seafarers, artisans and scientists in search of better ways of getting from A to B and back again.Table of ContentsGetting About on the Water / The Basic Tools / Going Further / The Longitude Found / The Age of Measurement / The Radio Revolution / Navigation in the Satellite Age / Further Reading / Index

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Book SynopsisCommander Edward John Smith''s career had been a remarkable example of how a man from a humble background could get far in the world. Born to a working-class family in the landlocked Staffordshire Potteries, he went to sea at the age of 17 and rose rapidly through the ranks of the merchant navy, serving first in sailing vessels and later in the new steamships of the White Star Line. By 1912, he as White Star''s senior commander and regarded by many in the shipping world as the ''millionaire''s captain''. In 1912, Smith was given command of the new RMS Titanic for her maiden voyage, but what should have been among the crowning moments of his long career at sea turned rapidly into a nightmare following Titanic''s collision with an iceberg. In a matter of hours the supposedly unsinkable ship sank, taking over 1,500 people with her, including Captain Smith.

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Book SynopsisThe raft that carries Huck and Jim down the Mississippi River is often seen as a symbol of adventure and freedom, but the physical specifics of the raft itself are rarely considered. Peter Beidler shows that understanding the material world of Huckleberry Finn, its limitations and possibilities, is vital to truly understanding Mark Twain's novel.Trade ReviewDr. Beidler’s critiques of inaccurate literary analyses and book illustrations will be of real value to historians and archaeologists with an interest in the navigation and trade on the western rivers, as well as to professionals in the field of American literature, and especially to all readers who want to know about the river world of Huck Finn."" - Kevin Crisman, author of The Eagle: An American Brig on Lake Champlain during the War of 1812Table of Contents Rafts and Other Rivercraft Acknowledgments Introduction “On such a craft as that”: Some Basic Questions 1. “A little section of a lumber raft”: A Rise, a Raft, a Crib 2. “Right in the middle of the wigwam”: Shelter, Oars, Smallpox 3. “Riding high like a duck”: Canoes, Boats, Ferries 4. “In amongst some bundles of shingles”: A Baby, a Barrel, a Home 5. “Generally known as a ‘sucker’”: A Boy, a Raft, a River Works Consulted Index

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Book SynopsisFor plotting a vessel's position to a tenth of a mile.

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Book SynopsisImray Laurie Norie & Wilson Ltd was formed in 1904 when three private chart publishing firms amalgamated. Each of these London companies had a long history going back to the mid-18th century. James Imray and Son published an extensive list of charts and pilot books. RH Laurie and Sons was associated with charts published for the East India Company. Norie and Wilson, founded by JW Norie, whose Nautical Tables are still supplied to navigators across the world, produced charts and books on navigation and sold nautical instruments.Until 1939 we were based in the City of London, where long serving cartographers produced charts from copper plate engravings which were supplied to mariners throughout the World. For over a century Blueback Charts were the first choice of many shipping companies. Now based in St Ives in Cambridgeshire, Imray charts are produced digitally for printed and electronic editions by our drawing office team. Our catalogue of yachting charts is regarded by the sailing co

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Book SynopsisIsla de Culebra 1:33,500 Isla de Vieques 1:44,500 Plans include: Esperanza Ensenada Honda

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Book SynopsisPlan includes: San Juan Bahia de Ponce Puerto Arecibo Bahia de Mayaguez

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Book SynopsisCovers the popular coasts of Bulgaria and Romania.

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Book SynopsisA nautical chart for the Isle of Man.

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Book SynopsisThe sixth edition follows faithfully in the tradition of its honored predecessors, which, for more than forty years, have provided exactly what is needed for beginning navigators to learn the subject on their own. It explains what is being done and why, without getting beyond basic mathematics. The method taught is H.O. 249 because it is simple, inexpensive, and accurate enough for use even by experts

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Book SynopsisSooner or later everyone who ventures out on the water will encounter strong winds and confused seas, fog, thunderstorms, or heavy rain. This book acquaints boaters with the forces that shape weather, allowing them to predict what changes can be expected. Part I presents a logical explanation of climate and weather, concentrating on those aspects that affect the mariner the mostwind speed and direction, low visibility, thunderstorms, gales, and hurricanes. The second part, which can be read independently, deals with the effects of climate and weather on the boater without delving into the whys and whereforesa practical approach for those who want only the needed facts.

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Book SynopsisThis alphabetically arranged reference work puts over 2,000 modern nautical topics and terms at your fingertips, with enough explanatory advice to be truly useful. Topics ranging from the Navigation Rules, cruising under sail and power, electronics, and communication, to safety, weather, technical topics, and commonly-used spoken nautical language make this book a comprehensive resource. The Topic Index helps you test your knowledge and learn more about a subject, and the extensive annotated bibliography identifies hundreds of relevant publications and Internet resources. These terms are illustrated with 190color photographs and 9 line drawings. If you are thinking about getting started on the water this book is for you. If you are already out there and dreaming about distant horizons, there is a wealth of information to help you become more competent, confident, and comfortable afloat. International emphasis is also incorporated for readers in Canada and across the pond.

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Book SynopsisTo coast the waves of the open water on a boat, flying through sun and spray, is to experience one of life''s truly memorable pleasures. This compact, colorful book is your complete guide to operating and safely maneuvering your sail or motor boat! Inside you will find clearly outlined steps and guidelines for boating basics, like mooring and casting off, approach techniques, setting sails for wind direction, navigating by compass, sailor''s knots and rope management techniques, shooting head to wind, and more. These maneuvers and their many situation-specific examples are detailed here in clear and straightforward diagrams that are easy to understand and execute. Boat Maneuvers is indispensible guidance for new and accomplished boaters alike.

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Book SynopsisIn a work rich in maritime lore and brimming with original historical detail, Eric Jay Dolin, the best-selling author of Leviathan, presents an epic history of American lighthouses, telling the story of America through the prism of its beloved coastal sentinels.Trade Review"A marvelously interesting and entertaining narrative…A skillful dramatist of such events, Dolin is as good a portraitist of characters who built and kept lighthouses…Dolin moves forward to chronicle the construction of numerous impressive towers in wildly windswept, picturesque settings. These classic lighthouses, featured in the book’s many illustrations, and the keepers’ tales attached to them exert an ineffably romantic attraction richly conveyed in Dolin’s admirable presentation." -- Booklist (starred review)"The author of other masterly works on key aspects of American history and growth (Fur, Fortune, and Empire: The Epic History of the Fur Trade in America, 2010, etc.), Dolin here presents a thoughtful, straightforward chronicle of the American lighthouse, from the earliest, completed in 1716 at Little Brewster, in Boston Harbor, as a harbinger of burgeoning Colonial maritime growth, to the death of the last civilian keeper—at the Coney Island Lighthouse—in 2003…A delightful journey with excellent sketches, renderings, and resources for museums and organizations." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"Here we have a full-bodied and fabulous history of one of America's most scenic and formative icons, the coastal beacons that defined a young nation’s economic drive and determination to own the seas. Readers familiar with the irresistible narratives Dolin delivered in Leviathan or Fur, Fortune, and Empire can be confident that he has now done the same for the riveting history of America's lighthouses." -- Rinker Buck, author of Flight of Passage and The Oregon Trail"Eric Jay Dolin has crafted a master work of research and storytelling. Brilliant Beacons is a fascinating ride through the rich history of lighthouses as strategic prizes in war, sources of technological innovation, and inspiration for architectural ingenuity that combines grace and strength. This is a book for anyone who has gazed with awe upon the sea." -- Brian Murphy, author of 81 Days Below Zero"Eric Jay Dolin looks beyond the postcard romance of lighthouses to reveal a vibrant and vital history. From shipwrecks and wartime raids to poetry, bird migration, and the physics of refraction, Brilliant Beacons is a fascinating, page-turning, and, yes, illuminating read." -- Thor Hanson, author of The Triumph of Seeds and Feathers"Brilliant Beacons is the best history of American lighthouses ever written." -- Jeremy D’Entremont, historian at the American Lighthouse Foundation, and author of numerous lighthouse books"What better place to watch the United States taking shape than from its lighthouses? And what better author to take us to them than Eric Jay Dolin? With his usual narrative flair and wonderfully entertaining writing style, Dolin sheds all sorts of new light on American history." -- Toby Lester, author of The Fourth Part of the World and Da Vinci’s Ghost"This meticulously researched and fascinating book isn’t just for maritime history buffs but for all of us who appreciate little-known tales of days gone by." -- Michael Tougias, author of A Storm Too Soon and coauthor of The Finest Hours"No other book on the topic is as detailed and well written. Brilliant Beacons should be required reading for anyone interested in American history." -- Tim Harrison, founder and editor of Lighthouse Digest

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