The Shipmaster's Guide: Containing The Mercantile Marine Act, Merchant Seamen's Act And Acts Relating To Ships And Seamen (1853) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437082784)

The Shipmaster's Guide, written by John Hoskins Brown in 1853, is a comprehensive handbook for shipmasters that contains important legal information related to the mercantile marine and merchant seamen. The book covers the Mercantile Marine Act, the Merchant Seamen's Act, and other acts that pertain to ships and seamen. It provides guidance on the legal responsibilities of shipmasters, including their duties to protect the safety of their crew and passengers, and their obligations to comply with various regulations related to navigation, safety, and commerce. The book also includes practical advice on managing a ship, such as how to handle cargo, maintain equipment, and deal with emergencies at sea. Overall, The Shipmaster's Guide is an essential resource for anyone involved in the maritime industry during the mid-19th century, providing a wealth of information on the legal and practical aspects of ship management.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: John Hoskins Brown
ISBN-10: 1437082785
ISBN-13: 9781437082784
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.67lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.47d