| Edition |
68th edition. |
| Description |
919 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
Surveys the latest developments in safety systems, marine electronics, radar, and communications, and includes information on tides, and currents, weather, and navigation. |
| Contents |
Forward -- The tradition of Chapman piloting & seamanship -- Boating essentials. Nautical terms ; Boating laws & regulations ; Equipment for boats ; Navigation rules: lights & day shapes ; Navigation rules: right-of-way & sound signals -- Seamanship. Seamanship under power ; Small boat seamanship ; Seamanship under sail ; Anchoring ; Special seamanship techniques -- Safety. Safety afloat ; Emergencies underway -- Piloting. The mariner's compass ; Aids to navigation ; Nautical charts & publications ; Basic piloting and navigation tools & procedures ; Tides & currents ; Position determination -- Onboard systems. Electrical systems ; Communications ; Marine engines -- Further aspects of boating. Inland boating ; Marlinespike seamanship ; Weather ; Boating customs -- Appendices. Chart, cruising & safety information sources ; Associations & organizations ; USCG district offices ; Metric system ; Abbreviations & acronyms ; Glossary of selected terms. |
| Subject |
Boats and boating.
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Navigation.
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Seamanship.
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Motorboats.
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Boats and boating. (OCoLC)fst00835176
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Motorboats. (OCoLC)fst01027988
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Navigation. (OCoLC)fst01035085
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Seamanship. (OCoLC)fst01110335
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| Added Author |
Eaton, Jonathan (Editor), editor.
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Wooldridge, John, 1947- editor.
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Whiting, John, (John H.), editor.
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Chapman, Charles F. (Charles Frederic), 1881-1976.
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| Added Title |
Chapman piloting and seamanship |
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Piloting & seamanship |
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Piloting and seamanship |
| ISBN |
9781618372437 (hardcover) |
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1618372432 (hardcover) |
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