R270.00
Official Royal Navy reference book published by His Majesty’s Stationery Office (HMSO)
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446 Pages, Hardback. 22x14x3.5cm
The Manual of Seamanship Volume I (1937) reprinted 1942 is an official Royal Navy reference book published by His Majesty’s Stationery Office (HMSO) under the authority of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
It serves as a foundational training manual detailing core naval operations, ship handling, and practical seamanship rules for the era.
Ropework and Rigging: Detailed instructions on knots, splices, bends, and the handling of natural-fiber cordage.
Anchors and Cables: Procedures for dropping, weighing, and securing anchors, alongside management of anchor chains.
Boats and Handling: Operations, lowering, and management of ship’s boats under oars, sail, or power.
Marlinspike Seamanship: Everyday deck tasks, maintenance, and gear handling used by sailors.
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