Navigation and seamanship Books

Book SynopsisCoastal Navigation Exercises is based on the notes and exercises prepared for students during some 15 years of teaching marine navigation to sailors and professional mariners. The data tables needed to do the exercises are given in the Appendix of this manual. Most of the exercises require the Canadian marine chart CHS 3463, Strait of Georgia, Southern Portion, published under the authority of Canadian Hydrographic Services and available through chart retailers. A list of over 500 CHS retailers in Canada, the US, the UK, and Japan is available from www.charts.gc.ca/charts-cartes/dealerdepositaire-eng.asp.The exercises are grouped in six sessions corresponding to the six sessions of the Power Point presentation. This presentation can be freely downloaded from the web site www.MarineNavigationBooks.com, and reproduces the images illustrating the course book (Costal Navigation for Class and Home Study) as well as the exercises in this manual. Each question is on one slide, and the answer on the next one.

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Book SynopsisIn this beautifully illustrated sailing classic, which starts with the tragic deaths of the author's sister and father and impending poverty of his mother, it's not hard to imagine the gravely-voiced captain (the author) recalling the era of 'large sailing ships' and why the world stopped being a better place when they were forced off the seaTrade ReviewTV Presenter JULIETTE FOSTER: "Captain George P Boughton's maritime career began in 1881 at the age of 12, and thanks to his grandson, the founder of GB Publishing Org, this intriguing memoir of a life at sea is now available to a new generation of readers. "THE TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT: "His book is genuine sea salt...warm colours of Mr Shoesmith's pictures accord well with the romantic story [of days before steamships]". THE SPECTATOR: "recalls emotions [on sea-life] that have fleeted from the minds of most"

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Book SynopsisGive this book a year and it will improve your sailing and that's if you read only one tip a day. No fewer than 365 experienced sailors share the wisdom of their experience, revealing invaluable suggestions you won't get taught on many sailing courses. Their tips include smart advice, time- and money-saving cheats and ingenious solutions across a wide range of sailing issues from boat handling (including rigging and sails, as well as anchoring and mooring) to living aboard (including cooking and your water supply), along with thrifty hints for simple maintenance and repair (plus winterising), and customising your boat to suit your needs. Ideal for swotting up on a specific topic or dipping into when needed, there is something for everyone, from new sailors to Day Skipper students and beyond. This isn't a book of secret knowledge, so all sailors at any level will benefit from learning from something new from the experience of others.Trade ReviewTopics include comfort and cockpit, deck layouts, rigging, stowage and safety, galleys, workshops and winter storage. It is a year-long celebration of human ingenuity. * Yachting Monthly *Table of Contents1. Anchoring and mooring 2. Sailing from the cockpit 3. Deck layout 4. Boat handling 5. Rigs and sails 6. Stowage and security 7. Living aboard 8. Maintenance, repairs and winterising 9. Miscellaneous advice

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Book SynopsisThe Shannon Navigation traces the history of the River Shannon as a navigation up to the present day from the 1750s when the early works were commenced under the Commissioners of Inland Navigation and subsequently under the Directors General of Inland Navigation from 1800 to 1831. These works, which took many years to complete, were not very successful and were badly maintained. In the 1830s the arrival of steamers focussed attention on the poor state of the navigation, which coincided with the efforts of the government to initiate public works to relieve distress by providing employment. During the 1840s a major scheme was carried out creating the fine navigation that is enjoyed today. The works were designed to address the combined issues of navigation and drainage but only partially improved the extensive problems of flooding. The age of the steamers was cut short by the coming of the railways and a second attempt to provide passenger boats in the early 1900s did not live up to expectations. The subsequent history of the navigation is traced including the harnessing of the river as a hydro-electric scheme, which had a substantial impact on the navigation. The gradual decline in the use of the river for commercial trade saw it entering a trough until recent years, which have seen the growth in the use of the river for tourism and recreation, with the great works of the mid-nineteenth century utilized to their full potential for the first time. This magnificent documentary history is illustrated by over two hundred and fifty photographs, engravings, posters, maps and drawings, and contains invaluable appendices detailing the Acts and parliamentary papers, the works, the tonnage carried, and information about steamers and other boats.

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Book SynopsisLost Sounds visits a number of lighthouses at different times over the last 130 years to reveal the philanthropic, scientific and romantic story of the fog signal - how it came about, how the machinery worked and, for the mariner and the keeper, what it sounded like! The development of fog signals complemented the expansion of lighthouse construction worldwide from the last quarter of the 19th century and represented the attempt to provide a vital navigation aid to mariners when the beam of light from the lighthouses lens was obscured by fog. Lost Sounds reveals the practical development of sound signals from the early percussion instruments to the later succession of compressed-air sirens and diaphones through to the last remaining electric emitters. However, it is much more than that - it is a record of another part of maritime history.Trade Review'... Alan has successfully produced an authoritative and seminal work of unparalleled depth. ... This book must rate alongside Douglas Hague and Rosemary Christie ... as a core work of reference and required reading by everyone remotely interested in coastal aids to navigation. It cannot be recommended too highly'. LAMP 'A labour of love, recommended reading in general for all romantics who, like me, regret that on fog-bound days Pendeen foghorn, or any other for that matter, will never be heard mooing or booming again, and in particular for lighthouse engineering buffs, Alan Renton's unique Lost Sounds ...' Western Morning News 'It is thoroughly researched, profusely illustrated with photographs and drawings, and well-written. ... there is considerable local appeal in the form of the cluster of fog warnings guarding the treacherous waters around Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly'. The West Briton 'Lost Sounds is a book for lighthouse and lightvessel enthusiasts or those curious about how such seamarks have been built and operated over the past couple of centuries. ... also contains much historical information about the construction and operation of many of our lighthouses and lightvessels.' The Nautical Magazine

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Book SynopsisSet atop the rocky plateau of Lundy Island in the Bristol Channel, the Old Light stands proudly - a monument to the skill of its builder, Joseph Nelson. It is of a pleasing construction, both solid and graceful, and when built in 1820 it had two lights - an upper and a lower, and was the highest lighthouse in the country. In this fascinating history of the old lighthouse and the fog signal station, the author has combined her wide knowledge of the island's history with information gleaned from extensive research into Trinity House's archives. Some tantalising insights into the life of the keepers and their families have emerged - the keeper who was too tall for the lantern room; the keeper's wife who tragically died of water contamination, and the gunners who poached their dinners and hid their numerous children when the Elder Brethren came to inspect the cottages! Interwoven throughout the story are details of the numerous wrecks from the 15th century until 1897. Accounts from newspapers are often included, and the wrecks are linked to the lighthouse keepers of the time and the heroic rescues performed by the lighthouse staff. There are also some wonderful snippets of island history - one owner regarded Lundy as independent of mainland authorities and issued his own 'puffin' coins and stamps - the latter are still in use to cover postage to the mainland although the coins are now collectors' items. The height of the Old Light soon proved to be its downfall and eventually the reason why it was extinguished. Due to Lundy's plateau-top fogs which completely obscured the lantern, although there was clear visibility at ground level, a programme of alterations and intensifications took place under the advice of Professor Faraday. In 1862, a fog signal station was built on the west coast, providing shipping with another warning. This was not wholly successful either and it was not until 1897 that the Old Light was replaced by new lights on lower levels at the north and south ends of the island. Since the light was extinguished, the Old Light and the fog signal station reverted to the owners. The Landmark Trust restored the lighthouse and holiday-makers can now stay in the keepers' quarters, climb the 147 steps to the lantern room, and enjoy the breathtaking views across the whole island to the coasts of Wales and Cornwall. Owned by the National Trust, Lundy Island is an outstanding area of great natural beauty which attracts many visitors, who frequently return year after year to enjoy this special place.Trade Review'... an ideal 'coffee table' book to dip into... I found the whole book thoroughly fascinating from beginning to end. I was totally engrossed from the very first paragraph of the introduction. ...The book is crammed with an amazing amount of detail and information ...Dr Ternstrom has very successfully combined a wealth of factual information with tantalising insights into the life of the keepers and their families, the latter also giving a glimpse of what life in general must have been like at the time for families living and working at lighthouses and fog stations.' World Lighthouse Newsletter

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Book SynopsisA sailing classic, of real life adventure, beautifully illustratedTV Presenter JULIETTE FOSTER: "Captain George P Boughton's maritime career began in 1881 at the age of 12, and thanks to his grandson, the founder of GB Publishing Org, this intriguing memoir of a life at sea is now available to a new generation of readers." THE TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT: "His book is genuine sea salt...warm colours of Mr Shoesmith's pictures accord well with the romantic story [of days before steamships]" THE SPECTATOR: "recalls emotions [on sea-life] that have fleeted from the minds of most" First published in 1926, Seafaring - The Full Story reveals that a life on the ocean waves was anything but jolly: conditions were tough, the food was just about edible while the work was back-breaking - although the salt-of-the-earth camaraderie helped. As much a one-man reminiscence as it is an elegy for a forgotten way of life, it's not hard to imagine a gravely-voiced Boughton recalling the era of the 'large sailing ships'. and why the world stopped being a better place when they were forced off the sea. Boughton died in 1940 at the age of 71, having worked his way up to the position of Superintendent to the Shipping Federation of Britain. With the publication of these memoirs, his contribution to our understanding of this area of history will surely live on." In this edition of Seafaring, which deals with ships and life aboard ships in the days before steam had conquered sail, a Prologue is added that tells of the tragic circumstances that led up to the author going to sea when aged twelve. An Epilogue also reveals his fortunes since writing the book. The men who spent the best part of their lives on sailing vessels are now gone but fortunately Captain Boughton, as one of them, committed to writing his first hand account of what their lives aboard were really like. The salt of the sea is in these breezy pages; they reflect the virile enjoyment with which the men of whom Captain Boughton writes faced the hardships of their existence. ~*~ The inclusion of several of the traditional sea "chanties", with the musical scores, and the end-papers that illustrate sailors' knots, add the final flavour to an inspiring and enduring book.Trade ReviewTV Presenter JULIETTE FOSTER: "Captain George P Boughton's maritime career began in 1881 at the age of 12, and thanks to his grandson, the founder of GB Publishing Org, this intriguing memoir of a life at sea is now available to a new generation of readers. "THE TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT: "His book is genuine sea salt...warm colours of Mr Shoesmith's pictures accord well with the romantic story [of days before steamships]". THE SPECTATOR: "recalls emotions [on sea-life] that have fleeted from the minds of most"

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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 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 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 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 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 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 SynopsisThis book, written by the former head of a navigation school, is intended as a primer to help all inshore and coastal fishermen gain a better understanding of the principles of navigation. This is still an essential skill in spite of the increased use of electronic aids in moern fishing boats. The text sets out the elementary requirments simply and clearly, aided by many illustrations, dealing not only with navigation, but also with chartwork, pilotage and ship stability. This new edition adds electronic navigation and has been revised to cover instruction on navigation in both hemispheres.Table of ContentsThe compass; Charts and navigational publications; Chartwork; The sextant; Use of travese tables - plane and mercator sailing; Nautical astronomy; Ship stability; Miscellaneous; Use of electronic navigation instruments.

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Book SynopsisThis book is a basic treatise on one of seamanshipâs key arts â anchoring â the skill that causes skippers of all levels of experience more worry than any other.Trade Review"The book has a place on the nautical bookshelf." (Sailing Magazine)Table of ContentsAuthor's note; The art of anchoring; Ground tackle; Choosing an anchorage; Basic principles; Anchoring under sail; Mooring; Heavy weather anchoring; Some anchoring emergencies; The Mediterranean moor & other techniques

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Book SynopsisHands-on science in the Age of Exploration. Winner of the John Lyman Book Award in Naval and Maritime Science and Technology by the North American Society for Oceanic History and the Leo Gershoy Prize by the American Historical AssociationThroughout the Age of Exploration, European maritime communities bent on colonial and commercial expansion embraced the complex mechanics of celestial navigation. They developed schools, textbooks, and instruments to teach the new mathematical techniques to sailors. As these experts debated the value of theory and practice, memory and mathematics, they created hybrid models that would have a lasting impact on applied science. In Sailing School, a richly illustrated comparative study of this transformative period, Margaret E. Schotte charts more than two hundred years of navigational history as she investigates how mariners solved the challenges of navigating beyond sight of land. She begins by outlining the influential sixteenth-century Iberian modeTrade ReviewAs voyages stretched into open ocean, mathematical expertise in celestial navigation became essential. Hands-on instruction with instruments remained key, but as historian Margaret Schotte reveals in this deft, scholarly chronicle, the nautical manual soon came into its own.—Barbara Kiser, NatureSailing School deploys compelling printed images and manuscript notations to reconstruct the practice of learning, a particularly difficult feat for a phenomenon that takes place in an intangible mental realm. In fusing the history of learning and print with that of navigation, Schotte shows how deep transformations in public intellectual culture built on themselves.—Sarah Kinkel, Times Higher EducationSchotte, in combination with Johns Hopkins University Press, has produced a beautifully illustrated, perceptively argued, well-written monograph that enhances historical understandings of not just early modern navigation, but also of early modern technical education and the lived experience of the pre-industrial maritime world. Sailing School exemplifies the kind of original work that close archival research can yield and will be a definitive work on its subject for years to come.—Timothy S. Wolters, Canadian Journal of Netherlandic Studies[A] valuable academic study. Sailing School is well-written with copious documentation.—James C. Hamilton, Captain Cook SocietySailing School provides us with a technically researched history of navigational pedagogy with enough captivating prose to transport the reader into the decisions and methods of educators in classrooms from past centuries . . . Schotte has produced an exceptional history of education for a snapshot of time within a highly technical field.—Darrell J. Glaser, United States Naval Academy, EH.NetSailing School is and extremely informative look into the practice and transmission of navigational knowledge in Europe during the scientific revolution, and how text helped to codify and communicate that information to new practitioners.—Kendra Lawrence, East Carolina University, Nautical Research JournalSchotte's book is an important contribution to maritime history and absolutely should be on the shelf of all interested in the details of seafaring life in the age of sail, as well as those studying Europe's centuries of expansion and conquest. I strongly recommend this book accordingly.—Ian Yeates, The Northern MarinerIt is immediately clear that Schotte knows how to draw readers into sweeping historic events, enriching the story with detail and accuracy to inspire awe . . . From technical advancements to highly charged personal stories, Schotte's book is a fascinating read.—Megan Mueller, yFile - York University's NewsIt is the immediacy of its subject matter that makes Sailing School so richly fascinating . . . Multinational in its approach, it offers insights into what was distinctive about pedagogy and practice in England, Spain, France and the Netherlands, and analysis of the extent to which knowledge and expertise were shared and transferred – not least through the medium of print. What one 17th-century teacher called 'This Art of Traversing and Caravanning over Neptune's Vast Dominions' has found in Schotte a gifted, lucid and illuminating chronicler.—Mathew Lyons, Literary ReviewThe history of getting from A to B is usually told as the history of instruments . . . But Margaret Schotte, in her excellent Sailing School, argues convincingly that the history of how ships, people, and goods move across vast distances must also be, perhaps quite centrally, a history of the book. Sailing School is a history of how early modern navigators learned to become navigators, and it holds important lessons for early modern knowledge as a whole.—William Rankin, Yale University, Isis: A Journal of the History of Science SocietySailing School, with its comparative analysis of academic traditions and training practices across Europe, is a magnificent contribution in the fields of History, History of Education, Pedagogy, Sociology, and Science in general. Margaret Schotte shows that "navigators were not born but made", enriching with new data and interpretations the history of knowledge in the Early Modern period. With a rigorous investigation and a brilliant narrative, she brings the European nautical science of the 16th and 17th centuries directly into the Scientific Revolution.—Silvana Munzi, RUTTER Book ReviewSchotte's book is a very important and highly relevant book for all interested in the technologies of the seas in the early modern period.—Hakon With Andersen, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Technology and CultureTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsEditorial PracticesIntroductionPrologue. A Model Education—Seville, ca. 1552Chapter One. From the Water to the Writing Book—Amsterdam, ca.Chapter Two. "By the Shortest Path": Developing Mathematical Rules—Dieppe, 1675Chapter Three. Hands-On Theory along the Thames—London, 1683Chapter Four. Paper Sailors, Classroom Lessons—The Netherlands, ca. 1710Chapter Five. Lieutenant Riou Is Put to the Test—The Southern Indian Ocean, 1789Epilogue. Sailing by the Book, ca. 1800GlossaryNotesBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisMost yachts and motor boats now use GPS as their primary source of positional information when navigating. The page layout of this logbook has been designed for clear entry of GPS positions and waypoints. The left-hand spread is for passage planning and the right-hand spread is for plotting positions on passage. There is also space to include narrative and separate pages for pilotage, harbour, anchorage and other notes, plus a section to use as a visitors’ book and / or to record crew changes. The size of the book makes it ideal for use on small chart tables, without completely covering the chart that also needs to be referred to. This second edition reintroduces the silver blocking on the front cover, giving the Logbook a stylish feel and making it the ideal place in which to record those precious journeys undertaken in your yacht.Trade Review“This hardcover logbook was specially devised by Anderson with GPS navigation in mind; hence its compact size and suitability for small chart tables.” (Sailing Magazine)Table of ContentsCompiling the log; Log pages; Pilotage, harbour, anchorage & other notes; Visitors' book

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Book SynopsisIdeal for Merchant Navy Officers from Cadet rank to Master Mariner, the fifth edition of this highly respected book is in full colour, and has been updated to include more information on topics as diverse as electronic navigation and AIS technology whilst still including essential information on subjects such as safety at sea, rescue operations, watchkeeping duties and pollution control. It covers international standards and works well on courses throughout the world.Seamanship Techniques is written for serving mariners and nautical students from cadet to master level, studying for professional marine qualifications under the International Maritime Organization as per STCW requirements. Used by training establishments around the world, this best seller is the only reference to both shipboard practice and ship operations that seafarers will need.Trade ReviewCaptain Robert Hone - Plymouth University School of Marine Science and EngineeringWhat are the strengths of the current edition?Very good comprehensive coverage of wide range of subjects.Excellent colour photographsEasy to understand diagrams – also in colour.Good notes in marginWith regards to the content of the book in a new edition, which topics need to be updated or added to? Does anything need to be removed? A good "Mix" of Seamanship topics – hard to identify a thread – the book could be reduced into two volumes...but would this help? Its good to have eclectic range.Does it need the Rule of the road section? –this covered in several other books.Mark Shiner (and team) - Head of Maritime Studies, Orkney CollegeWhat are the strengths of the current edition?As always this is an excellent reference work. Traditionally laid out and very easy to access. I have compared it with Witherby’s new book "21st Century Seamanship" and House is, in many respects, far better. The Wetherby book tries too hard, misjudges the depth needed in such a compendium work and leaves you thinking you have only had a taster. House goes that little bit deeper and seems to give confidence via its written style. You feel that you are getting paired down, solid seamanship with House’s book. With regards to the content of the book in a new edition, which topics need to be updated or added to? Does anything need to be removed? Add/expand:Dynamic Positioning.Alternatively fuelled vessels such as LNG,CNG and Hydrogen.Human Element Limitations and Management issues.Remove or annex:Aspects of seamanship which are no longer used or permitted.Table of ContentsPreface to the First Edition. Preface to the Fifth Edition. Acknowledgements. About the Author. Abbreviations 1. The Ship 2. Anchor Work (Fundamentals) 3. Ropework 4. Wirework and Rigging 5. Lifting Gear 6. Cargo and Hatchwork 7. Boatwork and Life-Saving Appliances 8. Survival Craft and Practice 9. Communications 10. Watchkeeping Duties 11. Marine Instruments Monitoring and Measurements 12. Meteorology 13. Preventing Collisions at Sea 14. Emergencies 15. Fire-Fighting 16. Search and Rescue Operations 17. Ship Handling: Equipment 18. Ship Handling: Manoeuvring and Mooring Operations 19. Tanker Operations 20. The Application of MARPOL and the Prevention of Pollution to the Marine Environment. Appendix I: Marnier’s Self Examiner. Appendix II: Officer of the Watch: Certificate of Competency. Appendix III: Chief Officer (First Mate): Certificate of Competency. Appendix IV: Ship’s Master: Certificate of Competency. Appendix V: Rule of the Road: Reference to the ColRegs and the IALA Buoyage System. Index

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Book SynopsisThe Nautical Magazine first appeared in 1832, and was published monthly well into the twenty-first century. It covers a wide range of subjects, including navigation, meteorology, technology and safety. An important resource for maritime historians, it also includes reports on military and scientific expeditions and on current affairs. The 1870 volume was the thirty-ninth and last to be edited by Rear-Admiral Becher, whose brief postscript highlights improvements in charts and the installation of lightning conductors as important achievements, and remarks that the magazine's 'efforts for the improvement of all that concerns the seaman's benefit' have been a labour of love. The volume devotes much space to the newly opened Suez Canal. Australia, Canada and the Mediterranean also feature, and there are ethnographic articles on the peoples of Polynesia and West Africa. The volume also contains an obituary of Charles Dickens and a lively article on the University Boat Race.Table of Contents1. January 1870; 2. February 1870; 3. March 1870; 4. April 1870; 5. May 1870; 6. June 1870; 7. July 1870; 8. August 1870; 9. September 1870; 10. October 1870; 11. November 1870; 12. December 1870; Index; Lights.

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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 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 SynopsisWhether planning a day sail or a longer passage, at home, at the wheel or at the chart table, the Skipper''s Cockpit Navigation Guide is the ideal instant reference for all skippers and crew. It covers all the essential navigation skills and techniques with a user friendly, easy to follow and succinct approach. Spiral bound to lie flat, and with laminated splash-proof pages, it is the hands-free ready reckoner to help you get where you want to go.Written in clear, practical language, with clear photos, step-by-step diagrams and actual chart extracts, the book covers:- Using nautical charts- Understanding buoys, marks and lights- Using the compass, log and depth gauge- Plotting positions (including by dead reckoning), courses and bearings- Understanding tides (heights, streams, including using tide tables) and currents- Factoring in the weather- Making a passage plan, keeping a logbook, and moreAn essential title to have on board, thTrade ReviewAn aide-memoire for everyone on board. Weatherproof and able to lay flat. * Yachting Monthly *Table of ContentsUsing nautical charts Understanding buoys and lights Using the compass, log and depth gauge Plotting positions, courses and bearings Understanding tides and currents Travel preparation Weather

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Book SynopsisIn this "magnificent compendium" (New Republic), best-selling author Eric Jay Dolin presents the definitive history of American lighthouses, and in so doing "illuminate[s] the history of America itself" (Entertainment Weekly). Treating readers to a memorable cast of characters and "fascinating anecdotes" (New York Review of Books), Dolin shows how the story of the nation, from a regional backwater colony to global industrial power, can be illustrated through its lighthouses—from New England to the Gulf of Mexico, the Great Lakes, the Pacific Coast, and all the way to Alaska and Hawaii. A Captain and Classic Boat Best Nautical Book of 2016Trade Review"A fascinating incidental history of the U.S…War and peace, economic boom and bust, technocratic muddles and political power-plays all come under his scrutiny, with illuminating, Fresnel-worthy results." -- Michael Upchurch - Seattle Times"A splendid history…[Brilliant Beacons] would be a good companion on any lighthouse excursion." -- Tim Bross - St. Louis Post-Dispatch"This magnificent compendium is a paean to the buildings that guided safe passage for the economic prosperity of a young nation with huge, dangerous coastlines…Dolin is a brilliant researcher and seasoned writer, allowing this mostly chronological sweep moments to pause and eddy into all the stories bound to emerge from heroic engineering, isolation, and fortitude." -- Ben Shattuck - New Republic"While there have been a score of books on Maine lighthouses in the past few decades, this is by far the best national coverage since Francis Ross Holland’s American Lighthouses: An Illustrated History, from 1972…[Dolin] is a sure-handed researcher and a most enjoyable author." -- William David Barry - Portland Press Herald"A comprehensive…survey of a romantic subject…[with] many fascinating anecdotes…Dolin has read deeply in the lighthouse literature, perusing not only the histories but presidential lighthouse correspondence, lighthouse legislation, lighthouse engineering studies, lighthouse arcana…The most vivid (illuminating) passages describe the solitary and often desolate lives of the keepers." -- Nathaniel Rich - New York Review of Books"A must-read for anyone interested in lighthouses or America’s maritime history…This history of American lighthouses is both engaging and enjoyable, whether for academics, who will not be disappointed in the thoroughness of the author’s research, or for lighthouse history buffs who will enjoy its compelling narrative." -- C. Douglas Kroll - Sea History Magazine"Brilliant Beacons is the best history of American lighthouses ever written." -- Jeremy D’Entremont, historian at the American Lighthouse Foundation, and author of The Lighthouse Handbook: New England"A masterwork of research and storytelling…[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 has done an amazing job of compiling the history of American lighthouses. 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"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

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