A seaman's pocket-book, June 1943
2006
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This pocketbook outlines the basic expressions and tasks a seaman needed to know to perform his duties efficiently during the Second World War. It includes chapters on sea terms, navigation, steering the ship, rigging, anchors and cables, boatwork, and ship safety.
Main title:
A seaman's pocket-book, June 1943 / by authority of the Lord Commissioners of the Admiralty ; introduced by Brian Lavery.
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Imprint:
London : Conway, 2006.
Collation:
120 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 19 cm.
Notes:
Includes index.Ill. and text on lining papers.
ISBN:
9781844860371 (hbk)
Dewey class:
359.00941
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
470776
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