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The Elements of Naval Architecture, or a Practical Treatise on Ship-Building (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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I. To give the (hip {och a figure; or exterior form, as may [hit the {ervioe {he is deli d or. II. To find the-true ofall (hall'he neceflixry to compote foch a folid. Ill. To make proper accommodations for ma, ammoni lions, and apartments for all the officers, and li wife for the cargo. We (hall at prefent only treat of the full of thefe, namely the exterior figure, and confide: it firfi, as it finds the bottom, that is, the part which lies under water, and may he led the quick-work; or, fecondly, the part which is above water, and may he called~the dead-mark. In order to give a pro figure to thebottom, m necefihry to make a ipanfwer the fervice for (hould he confidered. A (hip of war lhould carry her four or five feet out of the water. A (hip for the ihould flow the cargo well, and both of them lhould he made to go well, carry a good fail, (leer well, and lie to eafily in the fen. B.
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- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 0282723609
- ISBN 13 9780282723606
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages226
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book from the 18th century introduces readers to the art of shipbuilding. By discussing naval architecture in the context of mathematical rules and empirical observation, the author offers a practical approach to constructing ships for both naval and civilian purposes. Chapters include instruction on the exterior form, internal compartments, and overall dimensions of a ship in addition to surveying the ship's intended use. The book also delves into the mechanics of how a ship's various parts function, how to draw a ship plan, and how to form the frames. The author's insights offer valuable instruction to shipbuilders, particularly when paired with the book's included illustrations, tables, and diagrams. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282723606_0
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