Picture 1 of 1

Stock photo

Naval Shiphandler's Guide (Blue and Gold) - Picture 1 of 1

Blue and Gold Professional Library: Naval Shiphandler's Guide by Estate of James A. Barber (2005, Hardcover)

BennettBooksLtd (3563)

98.8% positive Feedback

Price:

US $34.10

Approximately£25.27

+ $19.99 postage

Estimated delivery Fri, 1 Aug - Tue, 12 Aug

Returns:

30 days return. Buyer pays for return postage. If you use an eBay delivery label, it will be deducted from your refund amount. Policy depends on postage service.

Condition:

New

(Publisher: Naval Institute Press. The ISBN on the book will match, but the cover art may vary and may not match the picture. 4) Can you provide pictures of the actual product?. The book's binding type may be found under "Format" below.

About this product

Product Identifiers

PublisherNaval Institute Press

ISBN-101557504350

ISBN-139781557504357

eBay Product ID (ePID)30777503

Product Key Features

Number of Pages300 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameNaval Shiphandler's Guide

SubjectBoating, Military / Naval, Marine & Naval

Publication Year2005

TypeTextbook

AuthorEstate of James A. Barber

Subject AreaSports & Recreation, Technology & Engineering, History

SeriesBlue and Gold Professional Library

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight0.4 Oz

Item Length10.2 in

Item Width7.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2004-009700

Dewey Edition22

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal623.88/1

SynopsisThe first new book on naval shiphandling in more than a generation, this guide helps beginning and intermediate shiphandlers learn and perfect a skill crucial to their naval careers while at the same time offering useful hints to seasoned pros. The book reflects all the many changes that have occurred in recent decades and is the first to cover the use of shiphandling simulators. The author, a skilled shiphandler with years of experience in nearly every type of Navy vessel, helps novice shiphandlers get the most out of their opportunities, whether handling real ships or simulators. Captain Barber tells readers everything they need to know about forces acting on the ship, getting underway, making a landing, transiting the channel, and underway replenishment. Standard commands for both ships and tugs are included, along with needed information on the use of tugs and pilots. Voyage planning, emergency shiphandling, tactical maneuvering, and more are covered in detail. A chapter is devoted to the special shiphandling characteristics of various classes of naval vessels. An introduction to the Rules of the Road is provided in an appendix., The first new book on naval shiphandling in more than a generation, this guide helps beginner and intermediate shiphandlers learn and perfect a skill crucial to their naval careers while at the same time offering useful hints to seasoned pros. The book reflects all the many changes that have occurred in recent decades and is the first to cover the use of shiphandling simulators.

LC Classification NumberVK543.B24 2004