The Shipbuilders' Complete Guide: Comprehending The Theory And Practice Of Naval Architecture (1826) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164856702)

""The Shipbuilders' Complete Guide: Comprehending The Theory And Practice Of Naval Architecture"" is a comprehensive book written by Charles Frederick Partington and originally published in 1826. This book provides a detailed overview of the principles and techniques of shipbuilding, covering everything from the design and construction of vessels to their navigation and maintenance. Partington's work is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of naval architecture. The first chapter provides an introduction to the subject, discussing the history of shipbuilding and the importance of naval architecture in the modern world. The following chapters cover topics such as the properties of materials used in shipbuilding, the design and construction of hulls, the installation of propulsion systems, and the principles of navigation and seamanship.Throughout the book, Partington provides detailed illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand the concepts he is discussing. He also includes numerous examples of actual ships, both historical and contemporary, to illustrate the principles he is discussing.Overall, ""The Shipbuilders' Complete Guide"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in naval architecture or shipbuilding, whether as a hobby or as a profession. Its clear and concise explanations, combined with its detailed illustrations and examples, make it an accessible and informative guide to this fascinating field.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: Charles Frederick Partington
ISBN-10: 1164856707
ISBN-13: 9781164856702
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 156
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.48lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.33d