Admiralty Manual Of Seamanship: Volume I
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
The sea demands absolute knowledge — and for generations of Royal Navy sailors, the Admiralty Manual of Seamanship, Volume I has been the definitive answer to that demand. Published under the authority of the British Admiralty and issued through Her Majesty's Stationery Office, this foundational reference instructs naval personnel in the full spectrum of seamanship skills, from the handling of ropes, anchors, and rigging to the principles of ship stability, boat work, and nautical terminology. Written with the precision and authority expected of an official naval publication, it presents complex maritime procedures in a clear, methodical format designed to build competence at every level of naval service. A cornerstone of Royal Navy training for much of the 20th century, this manual stands as both a practical handbook and a historical document of the highest order, chronicling the traditions, techniques, and hard-won wisdom of one of the world's greatest seafaring institutions. Its scope extends beyond mere technical instruction, offering a window into the disciplined culture and exacting standards that defined the golden age of naval seamanship. Whether consulted by an officer cadet learning the ropes for the first time or a seasoned mariner seeking to reaffirm best practice, this volume remains an authoritative and indispensable guide — one that reveals just how much artistry and science lies beneath the surface of commanding a ship at sea.
Author: Various
Format: Hardback
Published: 1972, Her Majesty's Stationery Office
Genre: Maritime history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
The sea demands absolute knowledge — and for generations of Royal Navy sailors, the Admiralty Manual of Seamanship, Volume I has been the definitive answer to that demand. Published under the authority of the British Admiralty and issued through Her Majesty's Stationery Office, this foundational reference instructs naval personnel in the full spectrum of seamanship skills, from the handling of ropes, anchors, and rigging to the principles of ship stability, boat work, and nautical terminology. Written with the precision and authority expected of an official naval publication, it presents complex maritime procedures in a clear, methodical format designed to build competence at every level of naval service. A cornerstone of Royal Navy training for much of the 20th century, this manual stands as both a practical handbook and a historical document of the highest order, chronicling the traditions, techniques, and hard-won wisdom of one of the world's greatest seafaring institutions. Its scope extends beyond mere technical instruction, offering a window into the disciplined culture and exacting standards that defined the golden age of naval seamanship. Whether consulted by an officer cadet learning the ropes for the first time or a seasoned mariner seeking to reaffirm best practice, this volume remains an authoritative and indispensable guide — one that reveals just how much artistry and science lies beneath the surface of commanding a ship at sea.