Knight's Modern Seamanship

by Austin M. Knight

Book Overview

Revised by John V. Noel, Jr., Captain, U.S. Navy [Ret.] Associate Editors: Commander Frank E. Bassett, U.S. Navy [Ret.] Dr. Carvel Blair and Prof. Dee Fitch Steer by this venerable guide to shiphandling and safety and you'll easily see why, since publication of the first edition 83 years ago, it has been the single-most trusted "beacon" for millions of pleasure boaters and professional seamen alike. Now in its eighteenth edition, Knight's Modern Seamanship...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0442260490
• ISBN13: 9780442260491
• Release Date: January 1977
• Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold Company
• Length: 676 Pages
• Weight: 2.35 lbs.

Customer Reviews

The Works of A. M. Knight

Once I started reading I could not put the book down. It was very informative. I have the 10th edition. I would like to know just how many editions there are in all. I believe it is a collectors item, if so how would I go about finding out just what the value is?

Essential Reference

This book is in the pilothouse of every ship in the US Navy. 'Nuff said.I find it useful as a basic reference, for vocabulary, and for filling the gaps that Bowditch leaves.The chapters are well laid out, the information is well indexed, and topics proceed logically. The illustrations are clear and useful.

Excellent! Best single text book for Master's Exam.

Best overview of professional seamanship. This book goes leagues beyond novice publications such as "Chapmans" and "Annapolis". The book begins with simple principles and builds the basic vocabulary as it progresses. It's easy to understand with good photos and illustrations. Great study text for the masters exam. Electronics section obviously outdated.

Every Sailor should have one

Covers everything from Basic seaman practices to Weather and ship handling. If you ever plan on getting a commercial lisence or want to work in the marine feild this the the book to have.