Marc St. Hilaire Method: For Finding A Ship's Position At Sea (1919)

By Fritz E Uttmark

Book Overview

The Marc St. Hilaire Method: For Finding A Ship�������s Position At Sea is a book written by Fritz E. Uttmark in 1919. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the Marc St. Hilaire method, which is a technique used to determine a ship�������s position at sea. The method uses the altitude of celestial bodies such as the sun, moon, and stars, as well as the time of day, to calculate the ship�������s latitude and longitude.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the Marc St. Hilaire method. The first chapter provides an introduction to the method and explains its history and development. The following chapters cover topics such as the necessary equipment, the use of tables and charts, and the calculation of the ship�������s position.The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it easy to understand and follow. It is an essential resource for anyone who is interested in navigation or who is planning to embark on a sea voyage. The Marc St. Hilaire Method: For Finding A Ship�������s Position At Sea is a valuable addition to any sailor�������s library and is sure to be a useful reference for years to come.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: 1165464993
• ISBN13: 9781165464999
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"