Elements Of Navigation; Chart, Lead, And Log: Deviation And Compass Compensation; Piloting; Dead Reckoning; Nautical Tables (1909)

By International Textbook Company

Book Overview

""Elements of Navigation; Chart, Lead, and Log: Deviation and Compass Compensation; Piloting; Dead Reckoning; Nautical Tables"" is a comprehensive guide to navigation written by the International Textbook Company in 1909. The book covers a wide range of topics related to navigating on the open seas, including the use of charts, leads, and logs, as well as techniques for compensating for deviation and compass errors. The book also covers piloting and dead reckoning, two essential skills for any sailor. Additionally, the book includes a variety of nautical tables, providing useful information on topics such as tides, currents, and distances. Overall, ""Elements of Navigation"" is an indispensable resource for anyone looking to master the art of navigation and safely navigate the open seas.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104121980
• ISBN13: 9781104121983
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 516 Pages
• Weight: 1.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.5" x 9.3"