Ships' Boats: Their Qualities, Construction, Equipment And Launching Appliances (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163250136)

""Ships������� Boats: Their Qualities, Construction, Equipment And Launching Appliances"" by Ernest Blocksidge is a comprehensive guide to the different types of boats used on ships, their construction, equipment, and launching methods. The book covers a wide range of topics related to ships������� boats, including the various types of boats used on different types of ships, their qualities and characteristics, the materials and techniques used in their construction, and the equipment and fittings required.The book also provides detailed information on the different types of launching appliances used to launch and recover ships������� boats, including davits, cranes, and hydraulic systems. It covers the various safety considerations and regulations that must be taken into account when launching and recovering boats, and provides guidance on how to ensure that the process is carried out safely and efficiently.Throughout the book, Blocksidge draws on his extensive experience in the maritime industry to provide practical advice and insights into the design, construction, and use of ships������� boats. The book is aimed at anyone involved in the design, construction, operation, or maintenance of ships������� boats, including naval architects, shipbuilders, ship�������s officers, and marine engineers. It is also an invaluable resource for anyone studying maritime engineering or naval architecture.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.

Author: Ernest Blocksidge
ISBN-10: 1163250139
ISBN-13: 9781163250136
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 514
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.03d