Here are entered works on the unconsolidated mineral and organic sediments of the present land masses. Works on the accumulated minerals and organic remains on the present ocean floor are entered under Marine sediments. --subdivision Effect of sediments on under individual animals and groups of animals, and individual plants and groups of plants, e.g., Fishes--Effect of sediments on; Aquatic plants--Effect of sediments on
Here are entered general works on the transportation of persons or goods by water, as well as on the vessels used in this activity. Works confined to inland or coastal water transportation, in general, are entered under the headings Inland water transportation or Coastwise shipping. Works on water transportation on individual lakes, rivers, etc. are entered under Shipping subdivided by the name of the lake, river, etc. Works on ocean-going merchant fleets are entered under the heading Merchant marine.Works on shipping in the sense of the dispatch of goods by any means of transportation are entered under the heading Shipment of goods when relating to the activities of the shipper, or Freight and freightage when relating to those of the carrier.
