The Shipmaster's Assistant And Commercial Digest: Containing Information Useful To Merchants, Owners, An Masters Of Ships (1837)

By Joseph Blunt

Book Overview

The Shipmaster's Assistant and Commercial Digest, written by Joseph Blunt and published in 1837, is a comprehensive guidebook for merchants, ship owners, and shipmasters. The book is divided into three parts, each containing valuable information related to maritime commerce.The first part of the book covers the technical aspects of ship navigation, including information on the construction and maintenance of ships, navigation techniques, and rules of the sea. This section is particularly useful for shipmasters, who must have a thorough understanding of these topics in order to safely and efficiently navigate their vessels.The second part of the book focuses on commercial matters, including trade regulations, customs laws, and insurance policies. This information is essential for merchants and ship owners, who must navigate complex legal and financial systems in order to conduct business effectively.The third and final part of the book is a collection of tables and charts that provide useful data for shipmasters and merchants. These include tables of distances between ports, information on tides and currents, and conversion tables for weights and measures.Overall, The Shipmaster's Assistant and Commercial Digest is a valuable resource for anyone involved in maritime commerce during the 19th century. Its comprehensive coverage of technical, legal, and financial matters make it an essential reference for shipmasters, merchants, and ship owners alike.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: 1104329220
• ISBN13: 9781104329228
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 688 Pages
• Weight: 1.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"