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Lost Sounds visits a number of lighthouses at different times over
the last 130 years to reveal the philanthropic, scientific and
romantic story of the fog signal - how it came about, how the
machinery worked and, for the mariner and the keeper, what it
sounded like! The development of fog signals complemented the
expansion of lighthouse construction worldwide from the last
quarter of the 19th century and represented the attempt to provide
a vital navigation aid to mariners when the beam of light from the
lighthouses lens was obscured by fog. Lost Sounds reveals the
practical development of sound signals from the early percussion
instruments to the later succession of compressed-air sirens and
diaphones through to the last remaining electric emitters. However,
it is much more than that - it is a record of another part of
maritime history.
IEEE 45(TM)-2002 is an excellent standard, which is widely used for
selecting shipboard electrical and electronic system equipment and
its installation. The standard is a living document often
interpreted differently by different users. Handbook to IEEE
Standard 45(TM) A Guide to Electrical Installations on Shipboard
provides a detailed background of the changes in IEEE Std 45-2002
and the reasoning behind the changes as well as explanation and
adoption of other national and international standards. It contains
the complete text of IEEE 45(TM)-2002 relevant clauses, along with
explanatory commentary consisting of: - Recommendation intent and
interpretation - Historical perspective - Application - Supporting
illustrations, drawings and tables This Handbook provides necessary
technical details in a simplified form to enhance understanding of
the requirements for technical and non-technical people in the
maritime industry.
This long-awaited volume is a majestic guide and a tribute to the
world's great yacht designers. Ten years in preparation, and with
an expert editorial board giving it direction, "The Encyclopedia of
Yacht Designers" defines the field with fascinating entries by
eighty experts and over 800 photographs and drawings. In these
pages such legendary figures from the past as William Fife, L.
Francis Herreshoff, and John Alden share space with contemporary
designers such as Jon Bannenberg, German Frers, and Ron Holland.
They are joined by over five hundred others who have contributed to
the colorful history of yachting, producing some of the most
beautiful and swift vessels, whether sail or power.
Plans include: Approaches to Marsala Approaches to Favignana
Approaches to Trapani Approaches to Palermo
It is not well known how far back in time that ships were invented.
Despite this, some archaeological remains were found dating back to
6300 BC. Based on that period, research and development were
carried out on this subject based on different economical
conditions and factors like trading and colonising. Thus, from this
early period, Egyptians, Greeks, Roman and Vikings showed clear
improvements in ship line designs, and propulsion systems, like
oars and sails. With the passing of the years, new research areas
were incorporated in research and development in ships. In
particular, new concepts about safety and health risks, and also
environmental impacts have been incorporated as an evolution from
the classical research areas of the design of ship lines and
machinery, respectively. From that period, different international
organisations have acknowledged an extremely greater importance in
these two derived concepts mainly due to their direct influence
over human life and the environment. On the basis of this point of
view, this book was drafted and organised with the aim to be an
updated link between well-known ship designs and operating
conditions, and their recent developments, to serve as a guide for
marine engineers and naval architects in their professional lives
and, especially, for researchers in these areas.
This book provides comprehensive coverage of the basic theoretical
work required by Marine Engineering Officers and Electrotechnical
Officers (ETOs), putting into place key fundamental building blocks
and topics in electrotechnology before progressing to more complex
topics and electromagnetic systems. Volume 6 covers essential basic
electrotechnology principles for the 21st century, including the
fundamentals of electron theory, AC and DC current, circuits,
electromagnetism and electrochemistry, providing a firm foundation
for complementary Volume 7 in the Marine Engineering Series to
discuss emergent technology such as image intensifers, the
transistor, increased maritime use of LEDs, and references to
modern ship systems such as GPS, ECDIS, Radar and AIS. This new
edition has been thoroughly updated in line with guidelines, best
practice and the many technological developments that have taken
place over the past 5 years since the previous edition published,
as well as improvements and updates to the technical diagrams.
Charles Stark Draper, often referred to as 'The Father of Inertial
Navigation', was the moving force behind the development of the
floated gyroscope in the United States. He was an engineer, a
scientist, and an inventor; an inspiring teacher; and a dynamic
leader responsible for creating the laboratory that brought
inertial navigation to fruition for operational use in submarines,
aircraft, and space vehicles. But Draper also created and ran the
famous laboratory, now bearing his Name, that helped make MIT into
one of the nation's leading research centres for government
research. The story of Draper's life and his accomplishments cannot
be separated from those of the Instrumentation Laboratory, which
are one and the same. Thus, this biography of Charles Stark 'Doc'
Draper, is also a chronological accounting of the MIT
Instrumentation Laboratory and its contributions to the nation.
Draper's personality, drive, and intellectual curiosity, where at
the heart of the success of the MIT Instrumentation Laboratory. But
Draper's success was also due to his association with MIT, a place
that provided the resources, funding, and environment that enabled
Draper to achieve greatness. The presence of the Institute's engine
laboratory and the research fellowship that drew him back to MIT to
pursue a graduate degree laid the ground work for his doctoral
dissertation and the development of both the Engine Indicator and
the MIT-Sperry Apparatus for Measuring Vibration. For those who are
interested in naval history, three of Draper's accomplishments
stand out: the Mark 14 lead-computing gunsight, the Submarine
Inertial Navigation System, and the inertial guidance systems
designed and engineered by Draper's laboratory for the Polaris,
Poseidon, and Trident ballistic missiles. The Mark 14 was the first
of several Draper gunsights and directors that revolutionised
anti-aircraft gunnery in World War II. Close to eighty percent of
all enemy aircraft shop down by the U.S. Navy ships in the Pacific
during the period from October 1944 thru January 1945 were brought
down by Draper equipped anti-aircraft guns. Draper's relationship
with the Navy has continued to this day. Draper, the research
institution bearing his Name that evolved from the MIT
Instrumentation Laboratory, continues to be the Navy's sole source
for Trident's Mk-6 guidance system.
The technical details of British warships were recorded in a set of
plans produced by the builders on completion of every ship. Known
as the `as fitted' general arrangements, these drawings documented
the exact appearance and fitting of the ship as it entered
service.Today these plans form part of the incomparable collection
of the National Maritime Museum at Greenwich, which is using the
latest scanning technology to make digital copies of the highest
quality. This book is one of a series based entirely on these
draughts which depict famous warships in an unprecedented degree of
detail - complete sets in full color, with many close-ups and
enlargements that make everyaspect clear and comprehensible.
Extensive captions point the reader to important features to be
found in the plans, and an introduction covers the background to
thedesign.HMS Birmingham was selected for the series because this
famous interwar `Town' class cruiser is unusually well documented.
Unusually, three separate sets of plans survive-as completed in
1937, as refitted in 1943, and as modernized in 1952-which allows
this novel form of anatomy to cover the whole of the ship's long
career.
Maritime trade is the backbone of the world's economy. Around
ninety percent of all goods are transported by ship, and since
World War II, shipbuilding has undergone major changes in response
to new commercial pressures and opportunities. Early British
dominance, for example, was later undermined in the 1950s by
competition from the Japanese, who have since been overtaken by
South Korea and, most recently, China. The case studies in this
volume trace these and other important developments in the
shipbuilding and ship repair industries, as well as workers'
responses to these historic transformations.
For centuries inventors have been dreaming up schemes to allow
people to submerge beneath the waves, stay a while then return
again unharmed. The Resurgam was designed for this purpose, as a
stealthy underwater weapon which was the brainchild of an eccentric
inventor realised in iron, timber, coal and steam. The inventor was
George William Garrett, a curate from Manchester who designed and
built the Resurgam submarine in 1879 using the limited technology
available to a Victorian engineer on a small budget. This is not
the story of Garrett himself as this story has already been told,
instead this book tells the story how the Resurgam was built, how
she may have worked and what happened to her. The book introduces
Garrett the inventor then puts the creation of Resurgam in context
by considering similar submarines being developed at the end of the
19th century. Garrett's relationship with the Royal Navy is related
here as they were his intended client and the tale continues with a
description of how the submarine was built and how it may have
worked. The end of the story relates how the Resurgam came to be
lost in 1880 pieced together from documents and newspaper reports.
Curiously, aspects of the tale do not fit with what was found by
underwater archaeologists recording the wreck so other ideas are
explored about how and why the submarine was lost.
Day Skipper Exercises is a partner to the Day Skipper for Sail and
Power course book, providing extra practice for students, helping
them to absorb the theory in the main book. It contains practice
test papers with fully explained answers, on all parts of the Day
Skipper course, whether sail or power. It covers: - Chartwork -
Tides - Pilotage and passage planning - Seamanship - Anchorwork -
Ropework - Rules of the road A free practice chart is included, as
well as extracts from tide tables, tidal curves, almanacs and
pilotage notes so that students can complete the questions without
the need for any other material. It is an ideal exam revision guide
and invaluable practice for anyone wanting to brush up on their
practical navigation skills. This second edition is updated
throughout to take in the latest changes to the syllabus.
'Mediterranean Weather Handbook for Sailors' is an indispensable
reference providing a general understanding of the various
phenomena concurring to determine weather in the Mediterranean as
well as useful forecasting aids. It is written for sailors, not
meteorologists; theory is kept to a minimum, while every effort is
made to provide clear interpretative tools that are helpful in
understanding actual weather and forecasting. Roberto Ritossa is a
meteorology expert and this handbook is a result of many years
research on Mediterranean weather patterns. This second edition
includes details of new and changed websites that offer
meteorological services. Throughout the graphics have been improved
and for some sections additional illustrations have been added.
"Roberto Ritossa has produced an excellent weather text book for
those who choose to sail in the Mediterranean. Although it claims
to be 'written for sailors, not meteorologists' there is more than
enough essential theory to satisfy the keenest of amateur
meteorologists. I would certainly buy a copy if I were to ever plan
to return to the Mediterranean, as a sailor." - IG, Cruising.
A modern, authoritative anchoring guide for sailors and
powerboaters.
A boat swinging safely at anchor can mark the relaxing
conclusion to a great day of boating or the successful completion
of an essential emergency measure, while failure to anchor properly
can be frustrating, inconvenient, or downright dangerous. "The
Complete Anchoring Handbook" is your path to mastering this
indispensable seamanship skill..
Based on original engineering analysis--and with contributions
from such international anchoring experts as Alain Fraysse and
Chuck Hawley--"The Complete Anchoring Handbook" emphasizes the
proven best gear and methods for anchoring safely in any situation
with any boat, sail or power. Heres everything you need to know,
from the basics to the most advanced techniques. Poiraud and
company describe: . . The physical forces acting on a boat, its
ground tackle, and the sea bottom. Why the new generation of
roll-stable anchors (including the Spade, Rocna, Manson Supreme,
and others) is proving superior to traditional favorites. How to
select and size anchors and ground-tackle components. How to
connect those components without introducing weak points in your
ground-tackle system. .
Alain Poiraud is an engineer and the inventor of the
award-winning Spade anchor, as well as the Sword. He has
participated in the Tour de France sailing races and cruised for
decades in a self-designed ketch. His experiences in the
weedy-bottomed Mediterranean led him to reengineer anchoring on a
sound empirical basis..
Achim and Erika Ginsberg-Klemmt have cruised all over the world
since 1992 and lectured widely on their "technomadic" lifestyle.
Achim has worked as an engineer for underwatergeophysical sonar
systems and seafloor mapping, and continues to develop imaging
software for L3 Communications. Erika teaches writing at the
Ringling College of Art and Design..
"Compass" chronicles the misadventures of those who attempted to
perfect the magnetic compass so precious to sixteenth-century
seamen that, by law, any man found tampering with it had his hand
pinned to the mast with a dagger. From the time man first took to
the seas until only one thousand years ago, sight and winds were
the sailor's only navigational aids. It was not until the
development of the compass that maps and charts could be used with
any accuracy even so, it would be hundreds of years and thousands
of shipwrecks before the marvelous instrument was perfected. And
its history up to modern times is filled with the stories of
disasters that befell sailors who misused it. In this page-turning
history of man's search for reliable navigation of treacherous sea
routes around the globe, Alan Gurney brings to life the instrument
Victor Hugo called "the soul of the ship."
After averaging the completion of less than two submarines a year
in the 1930s, the Portsmouth Navy Yard completed an astonishing
thirty-two submarines in 1944 including the simultaneous launching
of three submarines. The yard built seventy-nine submarines between
1941 and 1945, a fleet that collectively represented thirty-seven
percent of the United States submarines built during the war and
sank over one third of the Japanese shipping sunk by United States
submarines. 32 in '44 analyzes the factors behind the yard's record
setting submarine production that made such a significant
contribution to the winning of the war.
A memoir of life as an adventurer and sailor in the Mediterranean,
by the noted naval historian. Ernle Bradford spent his twenty-first
birthday in Egypt, serving in the Royal Navy during World War II.
It was there that he came across the profoundly affecting words of
Anton Chekhov: "Life does not come again; if you have not lived
during the days that were given to you, once only, then write it
down as lost." After the war, Bradford married and settled in
London, but the mandate of those words inspired him and his wife to
quit their jobs, sell their home, and sail to France in their small
ship Mother Goose. The Journeying Moon chronicles their adventures
as they travel through Europe and the Mediterranean. From the
people of Malta who believed Bradford was a spy from MI5, to his
interactions with the Sicilian Mafia, Bradford tells the charming
and vivid tale of his days as a true adventurer.
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