Basic Seamanship

book summary

This book is intended for any young person who is interested in a seafaring profession either in the Royal Navy, the Merchant Navy or the Fishing Fleets. Yachtsmen too will be find some subjects of interest to them as seamanship, as practised at sea, applies in one way or another to all those who go to sea. There have been many changes at sea since the first edition and these changes have been reflected either by introducing new material or by changing the emphasis on the subject. Regulations are mentioned, but with the exception of the Rule of the Road are not quoted in full.