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Fundamentals of Ship Hydrodynamics - Fluid Mechanics, Ship Resistance and Propulsion (Hardcover): L Birk Fundamentals of Ship Hydrodynamics - Fluid Mechanics, Ship Resistance and Propulsion (Hardcover)
L Birk
R3,063 Discovery Miles 30 630 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Fundamentals of Ship Hydrodynamics: Fluid Mechanics, Ship Resistance and Propulsion Lothar Birk, University of New Orleans, USA Bridging the information gap between fluid mechanics and ship hydrodynamics Fundamentals of Ship Hydrodynamics is designed as a textbook for undergraduate education in ship resistance and propulsion. The book provides connections between basic training in calculus and fluid mechanics and the application of hydrodynamics in daily ship design practice. Based on a foundation in fluid mechanics, the origin, use, and limitations of experimental and computational procedures for resistance and propulsion estimates are explained. The book is subdivided into sixty chapters, providing background material for individual lectures. The unabridged treatment of equations and the extensive use of figures and examples enable students to study details at their own pace. Key features: Covers the range from basic fluid mechanics to applied ship hydrodynamics. Subdivided into 60 succinct chapters. In-depth coverage of material enables self-study. Around 250 figures and tables. Fundamentals of Ship Hydrodynamics is essential reading for students and staff of naval architecture, ocean engineering, and applied physics. The book is also useful for practicing naval architects and engineers who wish to brush up on the basics, prepare for a licensing exam, or expand their knowledge.

Warship 2023 (Hardcover): John Jordan Warship 2023 (Hardcover)
John Jordan
R1,040 Discovery Miles 10 400 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The latest edition of Warship, the celebrated annual publication featuring the latest research on the history, development, and service of the world's warships.

For over 45 years, Warship has been the leading annual resource on the design, development, and deployment of the world's combat ships. Featuring a broad range of articles from a select panel of distinguished international contributors, this latest volume combines original research, new book reviews, warship notes, an image gallery, and much more, maintaining the impressive standards of scholarship and research with which Warship has become synonymous. Detailed and accurate information is the keynote of all the articles, which are fully supported by plans, data tables, and stunning photographs.

This year's Warship includes features on the secret battleship design that Mussolini's Fascist Italy sold to Stalin's USSR, the little-known German flak ships of World War II, the French aircraft carriers Clemenceau and Foch, and the development of electronic warfare in the Royal Navy.

Autonomous Ships and the Law (Hardcover): Henrik Ringbom, Erik Rosaeg, Trond Solvang Autonomous Ships and the Law (Hardcover)
Henrik Ringbom, Erik Rosaeg, Trond Solvang
R4,922 Discovery Miles 49 220 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Interest in autonomous ships has grown exponentially over the past few years. Whereas a few years ago, the prospect of unmanned and autonomous vessels sailing on the seas was considered unrealistic, the debate now centers on when and in what format and pace the development will take place. Law has a key role to play in this development and legal obstacles are often singled out as principal barriers to the rapid introduction of new technologies in shipping. Within a few years, autonomous ships have turned from a non-issue to one of the main regulatory topics being addressed by the International Maritime Organization. However, the regulatory discussion is still in its infancy, and while many new questions have been raised, few answers have been provided to them to date. Increased automation of tasks that have traditionally been undertaken by ships' crews raises interesting legal questions across the whole spectrum of maritime law. The first of its kind, this book explores the issue of autonomous ships from a wide range of legal perspectives, including both private law and public law at international and national level, making available cutting-edge research which will be of significant interest to researchers in maritime law.

Shipbuilding in the United Kingdom - A History of the British Shipbuilders Corporation (Hardcover): Hugh Murphy Shipbuilding in the United Kingdom - A History of the British Shipbuilders Corporation (Hardcover)
Hugh Murphy
R4,481 Discovery Miles 44 810 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Shipbuilding in the United Kingdom provides a systematic historical account of the British Shipbuilders Corporation, first looking at this major industry under private enterprise, then under state control, and finally back in private hands. The chapters trace the evolution of public policy regarding shipbuilding, ship repair, and large marine engine building through the tenures of radically different Labour and Conservative governments, and through the response of the board of the British Shipbuilders Corporation, trade unions, and local management also. The book benefits from comprehensive archival research and interviews from the 1990s with leading players in the industry, as well as politicians, shipbuilders, trade union leaders, and senior civil servants. This authoritative monograph is a valuable resource for advanced students and researchers across the fields of business history, economic history, industrial history, labour history, maritime history, and British history.

Ship Design - Methodologies of Preliminary Design (Hardcover, 2014 ed.): Apostolos Papanikolaou Ship Design - Methodologies of Preliminary Design (Hardcover, 2014 ed.)
Apostolos Papanikolaou
R6,586 Discovery Miles 65 860 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This book deals with ship design and in particular with methodologiesof the preliminary design of ships. The book is complemented by a basic bibliography and five appendices with useful updated charts for the selection of the main dimensions and other basic characteristics of different types of ships (Appendix A), the determination of hull form from the data of systematic hull form series (Appendix B), the detailed description of the relational method for the preliminary estimation of ship weights (Appendix C), a brief review of thehistorical evolution of shipbuilding science and technology from the prehistoric era to date (Appendix D) and finally a historical review of regulatory developments of ship's damage stability to date (Appendix E).

The book can be used as textbook for ship design courses or as additional reading for university or college students of naval architecture courses and related disciplines; it may also serve as a reference book for naval architects, practicing engineers of related disciplines and ship officers, who like to enter the ship design field systematically or to use practical methodologies for the estimation of ship's main dimensions and of other ship main properties and elements of ship design.

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Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation - STCW, Maritime Education and Training (MET), Human Resources and Crew... Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation - STCW, Maritime Education and Training (MET), Human Resources and Crew Manning, Maritime Policy, Logistics and Economic Matters (Paperback)
Adam Weintrit, Tomasz Neumann
R1,588 Discovery Miles 15 880 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The TransNav 2013 Symposium held at the Gdynia Maritime University, Poland in June 2013 has brought together a wide range of participants from all over the world. The program has offered a variety of contributions, allowing to look at many aspects of the navigational safety from various different points of view. Topics presented and discussed at the Symposium were: navigation, safety at sea, sea transportation, education of navigators and simulator-based training, sea traffic engineering, ship's manoeuvrability, integrated systems, electronic charts systems, satellite, radio-navigation and anti-collision systems and many others.This book is part of a series of four volumes and provides an overview of Education and Training, Human Resources and Crew Resource Management, Policy and Economics and is addressed to scientists and professionals involved in research and development of navigation, safety of navigation and sea transportation.

Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation - Navigational Problems (Paperback): Adam Weintrit Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation - Navigational Problems (Paperback)
Adam Weintrit
R1,594 Discovery Miles 15 940 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The TransNav 2013 Symposium held at the Gdynia Maritime University, Poland in June 2013 has brought together a wide range of participants from all over the world. The program has offered a variety of contributions, allowing to look at many aspects of the navigational safety from various different points of view. Topics presented and discussed at the Symposium were: navigation, safety at sea, sea transportation, education of navigators and simulator-based training, sea traffic engineering, ship's manoeuvrability, integrated systems, electronic charts systems, satellite, radio-navigation and anti-collision systems and many others. This book is part of a series of four volumes and provides an overview of Problems in Marine Navigation and is addressed to scientists and professionals involved in research and development of navigation, safety of navigation and sea transportation.

Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation - Maritime Transport & Shipping (Paperback): Adam Weintrit, Tomasz Neumann Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation - Maritime Transport & Shipping (Paperback)
Adam Weintrit, Tomasz Neumann
R1,620 Discovery Miles 16 200 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The TransNav 2013 Symposium held at the Gdynia Maritime University, Poland in June 2013 has brought together a wide range of participants from all over the world. The program has offered a variety of contributions, allowing to look at many aspects of the navigational safety from various different points of view. Topics presented and discussed at the Symposium were: navigation, safety at sea, sea transportation, education of navigators and simulator-based training, sea traffic engineering, ship's manoeuvrability, integrated systems, electronic charts systems, satellite, radio-navigation and anti-collision systems and many others.This book is part of a series of four volumes and provides an overview of Transport and Shipping and is addressed to scientists and professionals involved in research and development of navigation, safety of navigation and sea transportation.

Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation - Advances in Marine Navigation (Paperback): Adam Weintrit Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation - Advances in Marine Navigation (Paperback)
Adam Weintrit
R1,590 Discovery Miles 15 900 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The TransNav 2013 Symposium held at the Gdynia Maritime University, Poland in June 2013 has brought together a wide range of participants from all over the world. The program has offered a variety of contributions, allowing to look at many aspects of the navigational safety from various different points of view. Topics presented and discussed at the Symposium were: navigation, safety at sea, sea transportation, education of navigators and simulator-based training, sea traffic engineering, ship's manoeuvrability, integrated systems, electronic charts systems, satellite, radio-navigation and anti-collision systems and many others.This book is part of a series of four volumes and provides an overview of advances in Marine Navigation and is addressed to scientists and professionals involved in research and development of navigation, safety of navigation and sea transportation.

Practical Design of Ships and Other Floating Structures - Proceedings of the 14th International Symposium, PRADS 2019,... Practical Design of Ships and Other Floating Structures - Proceedings of the 14th International Symposium, PRADS 2019, September 22-26, 2019, Yokohama, Japan- Volume I (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Tetsuo Okada, Katsuyuki Suzuki, Yasumi Kawamura
R10,586 Discovery Miles 105 860 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This book gathers the peer-reviewed proceedings of the 14th International Symposium, PRADS 2019, held in Yokohama, Japan, in September 2019. It brings together naval architects, engineers, academic researchers and professionals who are involved in ships and other floating structures to share the latest research advances in the field. The contents cover a broad range of topics, including design synthesis for ships and floating systems, production, hydrodynamics, and structures and materials. Reflecting the latest advances, the book will be of interest to researchers and practitioners alike.

Seamanship in the Age of Sail - An Account of Shiphandling of the Sailing Man-O-War, 1600-1860 (Hardcover): John Harland Seamanship in the Age of Sail - An Account of Shiphandling of the Sailing Man-O-War, 1600-1860 (Hardcover)
John Harland
R1,244 Discovery Miles 12 440 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Numerous successful reprints of contemporary works on rigging and seamanship indicate the breadth of interest in the lost art of handling square-rigged ships. Modelmakers, marine painters and enthusiasts need to know not only how the ships were rigged but how much sail was set in each condition of wind and sea, how the various manoeuvres were carried out, and the intricacies of operations like reefing sails or 'catting' an anchor. Contemporary treatises such as Brady's Kedge Anchor in the USA or Darcy Lever's Sheet Anchor in Britain tell only half the story, for they were training manuals intended to be used at sea in conjunction with practical experiences and often only cover officially-condoned practices. This book, on the other hand, is a modern, objective appraisal of the evidence, concerned with the actualities as much as the theory. The author has studied virtually every manual published about seamanship over a period of nearly four centuries. This gives the book a completely international balance and allows him to describe for the first time the proper historical development of seamanship among the major navies of the world.

Principles of Yacht Design (Hardcover, 5th edition): Lars Larsson, Rolf Eliasson, Michal Orych Principles of Yacht Design (Hardcover, 5th edition)
Lars Larsson, Rolf Eliasson, Michal Orych
R1,521 Discovery Miles 15 210 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Principles of Yacht Design has established itself as the standard book on the subject for practising designers, naval architecture students, discerning boat owners as well as the boatbuilding industry as a whole. The fifth edition is completely revised and expanded. It examines every aspect of the process of yacht and powerboat design. The new edition includes new findings from recent research in aero and hydrodynamics, as well as covering the most recent changes to building standards. The authors have used a newly built 41-foot performance cruiser to demonstrate the practical application of yacht design theory. This new edition includes photos of the building process and detailed explanations.

The Liferaft Survival Guide - How to Prepare for the Worst (Paperback, 2nd edition): Michael Howorth, Frances Howorth The Liferaft Survival Guide - How to Prepare for the Worst (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Michael Howorth, Frances Howorth
R444 Discovery Miles 4 440 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This is the ultimate guide to liferaft survival for all boaters and its purpose is to ensure the survival of skipper and crew in the event of their boat sinking. In this essential safety book, expert authors, Frances and Michael Howorth, cover how to be mentally and physically prepared for a sailor’s ultimate nightmare. It includes invaluable advice on the essentials to pack into the emergency grab bag for a short or long cruise, hot or cold climate, coastal or offshore trip. Packed full of checklists and clear diagrams, there are lessons learned from disasters, flowcharts to prioritise abandon ship procedure, sections on first aid and emergency treatment. Featuring some essential content from the authors’ previous title The Grab Bag Book but completely revised and updated, the new Liferaft Survival Guide is what you need right now to stay safe at sea and covers up to date information on the way satellites and beacons work, world monitoring of distress signals and advances in medical practice. Preparation and planning are key for safe enjoyable sailing. Every boater needs to plan and prepare, and every boater should read this book. This unique survival at sea handbook helps you ensure your crew’s survival in a liferaft. Buy it, build your own grab bag and be sure to be prepared!

Illustrated Navigation - Traditional, Electronic & Celestial Navigation (Paperback, 3rd edition): Ivar Dedekam Illustrated Navigation - Traditional, Electronic & Celestial Navigation (Paperback, 3rd edition)
Ivar Dedekam
R450 R406 Discovery Miles 4 060 Save R44 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Today, yachts are often equipped with radar, GPS, chart plotters, AIS, etc. This equipment has also become much more reliable, making it possible to make long offshore passages without a great knowledge of navigation. However, such equipment can be set up wrongly, interpreted incorrectly, malfunction or lose power. In these circumstances, knowledge of traditional navigation can become extremely important. This book will teach you how to navigate in the traditional way using compass, log and plotter; and also how to navigate using electronic aids like GPS, radar and chart plotter. In addition, you will learn some basic celestial navigation using the sun and stars to obtain your position using sextant, almanacs, tables and a watch. Each method of navigation is explained alongside detailed illustrations and examples, combining to make a straightforward and easy-to-follow guide. Due to the design of the book, we have had to restrict the layout of the ebook to PDF style which may result in giving you a more restricted reading experience. For this reason, we would not recommend viewing it on very small screens.

Imray 2500 Chart Pack 2022 - The Channel Islands and adjacent coast of France (Loose-leaf, New edition): Imray Imray 2500 Chart Pack 2022 - The Channel Islands and adjacent coast of France (Loose-leaf, New edition)
Imray
R1,534 R1,424 Discovery Miles 14 240 Save R110 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

1. Approaches to the Channel Islands (1: 500 000) 2. Cap Barfleur to Alderney (1: 150 000) Plans Cherbourg (1:40 000) Port de Chantereyne (Cherbourg) (1:10 000) 3. Alderney & Burhou (1: 25 000) Plan Alderney Harbour (1:12 500) 4. Passages Between Alderney & Guernsey (1: 150 000) Plan Dielette (1:15 000) 5. Guernsey, Herm & Sark (1: 60 000) 6. East Guernsey & Herm (1: 25 000) 7. Guernsey & Sark Plans (various scales) Plans St Peter Port & Havelet Bay (1:6000) Beaucette Marina (1:10 000) Sark Anchorages (1:25 000) Guernsey - South Coast Anchorages (1:25 000) 8. Passages Between Guernsey & Jersey (1: 150 000) Plan Carteret (1:22 500) 9. Jersey & Les Ecrehou (1: 75 000) 10. Approaches to St Helier (1: 30 000) Plan St Helier Harbour (1:15 000) 11. East Coast of Jersey (1: 25 000) 12. Jersey to Granville (1: 150 000) Plan Granville (1:30 000) 13. Plateau des Minquiers (1: 50 000) 14. Plateau des Minquiers to St-Malo (1: 150 000) Plan St-Malo Approaches (1:55 000) 15. Iles Chausey (1: 25 000) 16. St-Malo & La Rance (1: 15 000) 17. La Rance - Cancaval to Lyvet (1: 25 000) For this 2017 edition the latest depth surveys have been applied. There has been general updating throughout. This edition has tidal stream information is included.

Logbook for Cruising Under Sail (Paperback, 2 Rev Ed): John Mellor Logbook for Cruising Under Sail (Paperback, 2 Rev Ed)
John Mellor
R292 Discovery Miles 2 920 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This is a modern sailor's logbook. Fun to use and designed to last a full season. Allows space for electronic navigation information and for narrative. It also doubles as a visitors' book.

Imray Chart Y42 2023 - Exmouth to Salcombe (Small Format) (Sheet map, folded, New edition): Imray Imray Chart Y42 2023 - Exmouth to Salcombe (Small Format) (Sheet map, folded, New edition)
Imray
R514 Discovery Miles 5 140 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Transport Systems and Processes - Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation (Paperback, New): Adam Weintrit, Tomasz... Transport Systems and Processes - Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation (Paperback, New)
Adam Weintrit, Tomasz Neumann
R3,016 Discovery Miles 30 160 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The TransNav 2011 Symposium held at the Gdynia Maritime University, Poland in June 2011 has brought together a wide range of participants from all over the world. The program has offered a variety of contributions, allowing to look at many aspects of the navigational safety from various different points of view. Topics presented and discussed at the Symposium were: navigation, safety at sea, sea transportation, education of navigators and simulator-based training, sea traffic engineering, ship's manoeuvrability, integrated systems, electronic charts systems, satellite, radio-navigation and anti-collision systems and many others. This book is part of a series of six volumes and provides an overview of Transport Systems and Processes and is addressed to scientists and professionals involved in research and development of navigation, safety of navigation and sea transportation.

Latitude - The True Story of the World's First Scientific Expedition (Hardcover): Nicholas Crane Latitude - The True Story of the World's First Scientific Expedition (Hardcover)
Nicholas Crane
R604 R548 Discovery Miles 5 480 Save R56 (9%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Seamanship Techniques - Shipboard and Marine Operations (Paperback, 3rd Edition): D.J House Seamanship Techniques - Shipboard and Marine Operations (Paperback, 3rd Edition)
D.J House
R4,598 Discovery Miles 45 980 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Ideal for Merchant Navy Officers from Cadet rank to Master Mariner, the fifth edition of this highly respected book is in full colour, and has been updated to include more information on topics as diverse as electronic navigation and AIS technology whilst still including essential information on subjects such as safety at sea, rescue operations, watchkeeping duties and pollution control. It covers international standards and works well on courses throughout the world.

Seamanship Techniques is written for serving mariners and nautical students from cadet to master level, studying for professional marine qualifications under the International Maritime Organization as per STCW requirements. Used by training establishments around the world, this best seller is the only reference to both shipboard practice and ship operations that seafarers will need.

Table of Contents

Preface to the First Edition. Preface to the Fifth Edition. Acknowledgements. About the Author. Abbreviations 1. The Ship 2. Anchor Work (Fundamentals) 3. Ropework 4. Wirework and Rigging 5. Lifting Gear 6. Cargo and Hatchwork 7. Boatwork and Life-Saving Appliances 8. Survival Craft and Practice 9. Communications 10. Watchkeeping Duties 11. Marine Instruments Monitoring and Measurements 12. Meteorology 13. Preventing Collisions at Sea 14. Emergencies 15. Fire-Fighting 16. Search and Rescue Operations 17. Ship Handling: Equipment 18. Ship Handling: Manoeuvring and Mooring Operations 19. Tanker Operations 20. The Application of MARPOL and the Prevention of Pollution to the Marine Environment. Appendix I: Marnier’s Self Examiner. Appendix II: Officer of the Watch: Certificate of Competency. Appendix III: Chief Officer (First Mate): Certificate of Competency. Appendix IV: Ship’s Master: Certificate of Competency. Appendix V: Rule of the Road: Reference to the ColRegs and the IALA Buoyage System. Index

Emergency Companion (Spiral bound): Jon Winge Emergency Companion (Spiral bound)
Jon Winge
R251 R226 Discovery Miles 2 260 Save R25 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The essential onboard guide to staying afloat and alive at sea-when you run into trouble

Written by a respected marine journalist with over thirty years of boating experience, this practical guide offers immediate solutions to any number of problems encountered while at sea. Addressing such dangers as fire; taking on water; running aground; losing power, mast, or rudder; man overboard; becoming lost; and extreme weather, the book offers clear guidance on gaining control of the situation, along with easily understandable photos and illustrations. Other key

safety measures, such as having a good understanding of first aid, the Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS), flares and signals, are also described in detail. This handy, waterproof guide would complete any boat's equipment list.Detailed advice for most emergency situationsA must-have reference for all sailors, power boaters, and motor boatersThe author of numerous books in Norwegian, John Winge has cruised all over world

As important as a first-aid kit, "Emergency Companion" is any boater's

first line of defense against managing any mishap or potential disaster at sea.

Adriatic Pilot 2020 - Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro, East Coast of Italy, Albania (Hardcover, 8th New edition): Trevor & Dinah... Adriatic Pilot 2020 - Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro, East Coast of Italy, Albania (Hardcover, 8th New edition)
Trevor & Dinah Imray, Thompson
R1,571 R1,284 Discovery Miles 12 840 Save R287 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This 8th edition has been fully revised to include new information on marinas, visitor moorings and anchorages, with all the attendant facilities available to cruising sailors. There is also plenty to give historical context and to whet the appetite for visits and exploration ashore. Plans have been updated throughout. Numerous photographs help to orientate, inform and inspire, including a new set of images for the Italian coast and Venice lagoon. For occasional charterers or long-term cruisers alike, Trevor and Dinah Thompson's thorough and comprehensive work should be the first choice of any cruising sailor wanting to make the most of this rich and diverse coastline. Adriatic Pilot is complemented by Imray's series of charts for the Dalmatian coast.

How to Read a Nautical Chart, 2nd Edition (Includes ALL of Chart #1) (Paperback, 2nd edition): Nigel Calder How to Read a Nautical Chart, 2nd Edition (Includes ALL of Chart #1) (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Nigel Calder 1
R524 R479 Discovery Miles 4 790 Save R45 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Authoritative, practical, and hands-on information on reading and relying on electronic and paper nautical charts

The classic "How to Read a Nautical Chart" explains every aspect of electronic and paper nautical charts: how a chart is assembled, how to gauge the accuracy of chart data, how to read charts created by other governments, how to use information such as scale, projection technique and datum that every chart contains; how not to get fooled or run aground by overzooming. Nigel Calder teaches you how to squeeze every ounce of information out of a nautical chart (on your GPS, chartplotter, or nav station) and understand the limits of accuracy for all charts, paper and electronic, raster and vector. This much-awaited second edition addresses the changes in the world of electronic charting, integrated onboard navigation systems, as well as radar overlays and AIS and their interfacing with charts. A new chapter on the Wiki Revolution explores the mechanisms allowing you to incorporate user-generated content into navigational products and share this content with others--harnessing a user-base never before possible. Calder also explores how 3D-technology and real-time depth and weather information is creating interactive charting capacities that are fundamentally changing how we navigate. Calder's unique, practical insights will help you to navigate safely for years to come.

Priestley's Progress - The Life of Sir Raymond Priestley, Antarctic Explorer, Scientist, Soldier, Academician (Paperback):... Priestley's Progress - The Life of Sir Raymond Priestley, Antarctic Explorer, Scientist, Soldier, Academician (Paperback)
Mike Bullock
R1,258 R883 Discovery Miles 8 830 Save R375 (30%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This first biography of Sir Raymond Priestley is well overdue, and its absence can only be explained by the scale of research necessary to cover the breadth and variety of his achievements over a very long and active life. It will be of interest across a wide range of disciplines, especially to those for whom the "Heroic Age" of Antarctic Exploration has a particular fascination. His involvement as a member of both Sir Ernest Shackleton's Nimrod and Robert Scott's Terra Nova Expeditions, during which he played a full and, on occasions, life threatening role was followed immediately by service in the First World War during which his gallantry was recognized by the award of a Military Medal; thereafter he made a further significant contribution in writing both the Official History of the British Army Signal Service and the History of the 46th (North Midland) Division in which he served. After the war, whilst at the University of Cambridge, he played a leading role in the establishment of the Scott Polar Research Institute followed by appointments as Vice-Chancellor of the Universities of Melbourne and then Birmingham, as well as helping to establish the University of the West Indies. Later he received a knighthood for his services to education. During his retirement, a complete misnomer in his case, he went with His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh, as an Antarctic expert on the RY Britannia followed closely as the British Observer on the American Deep Freeze IV Expedition during his tenure as Acting Director of the Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey (later, the British Antarctic Survey). It was no surprise that, against this background, he was invited to become President of the Royal Geographical Society. Despite the demands made upon him, he maintained a strong and active interest in his family's affairs throughout the whole of his life.

Terrestrial Navigation - A Primer for Deck Officers and Officer of the Watch Exams (Paperback): Philip M. Smith Terrestrial Navigation - A Primer for Deck Officers and Officer of the Watch Exams (Paperback)
Philip M. Smith
R1,287 Discovery Miles 12 870 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Terrestrial Navigation: A Primer for Deck Officers and Officer of the Watch Exams prepares the reader for the Officer of the Watch and Master/Mate certificates required by all officers on commercial seagoing vessels. Revision and self-test guide to all navigation-related elements contained within the Officer of the Watch exams are included. Top tips are highlighted throughout the book. The case studies and checklists have been designed to add context and aid recall. From basic trigonometry and plane sailings plotting, right through to practice questions with answers, and mock exam papers, this book will provide you with all the reference material you need to pass your exams.

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