Finding the Error of the Marine Compass on Board Ship

By Benjamin Franklin Greene

Book Overview

This book is a technical manual for sailors and ship captains, providing practical advice on how to correct errors in the magnetic compass used for navigation at sea. The book includes detailed instructions on how to perform compass observations, calculate the deviation, and adjust the compass for optimal performance.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 102216774X
• ISBN13: 9781022167742
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"