A Manual For Shipmasters: In A Series Of Letters, Addressed To Them, On Their Qualifications, Duties, Powers, Responsibilities, Etc. (1851)

By James Lees and James 1804-1868 Lees

Book Overview

""A Manual For Shipmasters"" is a book written by James Lees and published in 1851. The book is a series of letters addressed to shipmasters, providing them with guidance on their qualifications, duties, powers, and responsibilities. The book is written in a practical and straightforward manner, and covers a wide range of topics, including navigation, seamanship, cargo handling, crew management, and legal obligations. The author draws on his extensive experience as a shipmaster to provide practical advice and insights into the challenges of commanding a vessel. The book is a valuable resource for anyone involved in the maritime industry, from experienced shipmasters to those just starting out in their careers.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: 1436738059
• ISBN13: 9781436738057
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"