Ordnance Instructions For The United States Navy: third edition (1864)

By States Na United States Navy Department and U.S. Department of the Navy

Book Overview

Ordnance Instructions for the United States Navy: Third Edition (1864) is a comprehensive guidebook published by the United States Navy Department. The book contains detailed instructions on the use and maintenance of naval ordnance, including guns, projectiles, gunpowder, and other related equipment. The third edition of the book was published in 1864 during the American Civil War and was intended to provide sailors with the most up-to-date information on naval ordnance. The book covers a wide range of topics related to naval ordnance, including the construction and operation of guns, the selection and use of projectiles, and the handling and storage of gunpowder. It also includes detailed instructions on the use of various types of ordnance, such as howitzers, mortars, and torpedoes. The book is an important historical document that provides insight into the technology and tactics of naval warfare during the mid-19th century. It is a valuable resource for historians, military enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the history of the United States Navy.Contains Part 1, Relating To The Preparation Of Vessels Of War For Battle, And To The Duties Of Officers And Others When At Quarters; Part 2, The Equipment And Maneuver Of Boats And Exercise Of Boat Howitzers; Part 3, Ordnance And Ordnance Stores.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: 1164948768
• ISBN13: 9781164948766
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 500 Pages
• Weight: 2.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.3" x 11.0"