MARINE ENGINEERING, SHIPBUILDING, NAVIGATION, &c.

THE NAVAL ARCHITECT’S AND SHIPBUILDER’S POCKET-BOOK

of Formulæ, Rules, and Tables, and Marine Engineer’s and Surveyor’s Handy Book of Reference. By Clement Mackrow, M.I.N.A. Seventh Edition, 700 pp., with 300 Illustrations. Fcap., leather

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Summary of Contents:—Signs and Symbols, Decimal Fractions.—Trigonometry.—Practical Geometry.—Mensuration.—Centres and Moments of Figures.—Moments of Inertia and Radii of Gyration.—Algebraical Expressions for Simpson’s Rules.—Mechanical Principles.—Centre of Gravity.—Laws of Motion.—Displacement, Centre of Buoyancy.—Centre of Gravity of Ship’s Hull.—Stability Curves and Metacentres.—Sea and Shallow-water Waves.—Rolling of Ships.—Propulsion and Resistance of Vessels.—Speed Trials.—Sailing, Centre of Effort.—Distances down Rivers, Coast Lines.—Steering and Rudders of Vessels.—Launching Calculations and Velocities.—Weight of Material and Gear.—Gun Particulars and Weight.—Standard Gauges.—Riveted Joints and Riveting.—Strength and Tests of Materials.—Binding and Shearing Stresses, &c.—Strength of Shafting, Pillars, Wheels, &c.—Hydraulic Data, &c.—Conic Sections, Catenarian Curves.—Mechanical Powers, Work.—Board of Trade Regulations for Boilers and Engines.—Board of Trade Regulations for Ships.—Lloyd’s Rules for Boilers.—Lloyd’s Weight of Chains.—Lloyd’s Scantlings for Ships.—Data of Engines and Vessels.—Ships’ Fittings and Tests.—Seasoning Preserving Timber.—Measurement of Timber.—Alloys, Paints, Varnishes.—Data for Stowage.—Admiralty Transport Regulations.—Rules for Horse-power, Screw Propellers, &c.—Percentages for Butt Straps, &c.—Particulars of Yachts.—Masting and Rigging Vessels.—Distances of Foreign Ports.—Tonnage Tables.—Vocabulary of French and English Terms.—English Weights and Measures.—Foreign Weights and Measures.—Decimal Equivalents.—Foreign Money.—Discount and Wages Tables.—Useful Numbers and Ready Reckoners.—Tables of Circular Measures.—Tables of Areas of and Circumferences of Circles.—Tables of Areas of Segments of Circles.—Tables of Squares and Cubes and Roots of Numbers.—Tables of Logarithms of Numbers.—Tables of Hyperbolic Logarithms.—Tables of Natural Sines, Tangents, &c.—Tables of Logarithmic Sines, Tangents, &c.

“In these days of advanced knowledge a work like this is of the greatest value. It contains a vast amount of information. We unhesitatingly say that it is the most valuable compilation for its specific purpose that has ever been printed. No naval architect, engineer, surveyor, or seaman, wood or iron shipbuilder, can afford to be without this work.”—Nautical Magazine.

“Should be used by all who are engaged in the construction or design of vessels.... Will be found to contain the most useful tables and formulæ required by shipbuilders, carefully collected from the best authorities, and put together in a popular and simple form. The book is one of exceptional merit.”—Engineer.

“The professional shipbuilder has now, in a convenient and accessible form, reliable data for solving many of the numerous problems that present themselves in the course of his work.”—Iron.

“There is no doubt that a pocket-book of this description must be a necessity in the shipbuilding trade.... The volume contains a mass of useful information clearly expressed and presented in a handy form.”—Marine Engineer.

WANNAN’S MARINE ENGINEER’S GUIDE

To Board of Trade Examinations for Certificates of Competency. Containing all Latest Questions to Date, with Simple, Clear, and Correct Solutions; Elementary and Verbal Questions and Answers; complete Set of Drawings with Statements completed. By A. C. Wannan, C.E., and E. W. I. Wannan, M.I.M.E. Illustrated with numerous Engravings. Crown 8vo, 370 pages, cloth

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“The book is clearly and plainly written and avoids unnecessary explanations and formulas, and we consider it a valuable book for students of marine engineering.”—Nautical Magazine.

WANNAN’S MARINE ENGINEER’S POCKET-BOOK.

Containing the Latest Board of Trade Rules and Data for Marine Engineers. By A. C. Wannan. Second Edition, carefully Revised. Square 18mo, with thumb Index, leather

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“There is a great deal of useful information in this little pocket-book. It is the rule-of-thumb order, and is, on that account, well adapted to the uses of the sea-going engineer.”—Engineer.

MARINE ENGINES AND STEAM VESSELS.

A Treatise on. By Robert Murray, C.E. Eighth Edition, thoroughly Revised, with considerable Additions by the Author and by George Carlisle, C.E., Senior Surveyor to the Board of Trade. 12mo, cloth

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SEA TERMS, PHRASES, AND WORDS

(Technical Dictionary of) used in the English and French Languages (English-French, French-English). For the Use of Seamen, Engineers, Pilots, Shipbuilders, Shipowners, and Ship-brokers. Compiled by W. Pirrie, late of the African Steamship Company. Fcap. 8vo, cloth limp

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“This volume will be highly appreciated by seamen, engineers, pilots, shipbuilders and shipowners. It will be found wonderfully accurate and complete.”—Scotsman.

“A very useful dictionary, which has long been wanted by French and English engineers, masters, officers and others.”—Shipping World.

ELECTRIC SHIP-LIGHTING.

A Handbook on the Practical Fitting and Running of Ships’ Electrical Plant, for the Use of Shipowners and Builders, Marine Electricians and Sea-going Engineers in Charge. By J. W. Urquhart, Author of “Electric Light,” “Dynamo Construction,” &c. Second Edition, Revised and Extended. 326 pp., with 88 Illustrations. Crown 8vo, cloth.

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MARINE ENGINEER’S POCKET-BOOK.

Consisting of useful Tables and Formulæ. By Frank Proctor, A.I.N.A. Third Edition. Royal 32mo, leather, gilt edges, with strap

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“We recommend it to our readers as going far to supply a long-felt want.”—Naval Science.

“A most useful companion to all marine engineers.”—United Service Gazette.

ELEMENTARY ENGINEERING.

A Manual for Young Marine Engineers and Apprentices. In the Form of Questions and Answers on Metals, Alloys, Strength of Materials, Construction and Management of Marine Engines and Boilers, Geometry, &c., &c. With an Appendix of Useful Tables. By J. S. Brewer. Crown 8vo, cloth

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“Contains much valuable information for the class for whom it is intended, especially in the chapters on the management of boilers and engines.”—Nautical Magazine.

PRACTICAL NAVIGATION.

Consisting of The Sailor’s Sea-Book, by James Greenwood and W. H. Rosser; together with the exquisite Mathematical and Nautical Tables for the Working of the Problems, by Henry Law, C.E., and Professor J. R. Young. Illustrated. 12mo, strongly half-bound

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MARINE ENGINEER’S DRAWING-BOOK.

Adapted to the Requirements of the Board of Trade Examinations. By John Lockie, C.E. With 22 Plates, Drawn to Scale. Royal 8vo, cloth

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THE ART AND SCIENCE OF SAILMAKING.

By Samuel B. Sadler, Practical Sailmaker, late in the employment of Messrs. Ratsey and Lapthorne, of Cowes and Gosport. With Plates and other Illustrations. Small 4to, cloth

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“This extremely practical work gives a complete education in all the branches of the manufacture, cutting out, roping, seaming, and goring. It is copiously illustrated, and will form a first-rate text-book and guide.”—Portsmouth Times.

CHAIN CABLES AND CHAINS.

Comprising Sizes and Curves of Links, Studs, &c., Iron for Cables and Chains, Chain Cable and Chain Making, Forming and Welding Links, Strength of Cables and Chains, Certificates for Cables, Marking Cables, Prices of Chain Cables and Chains, Historical Notes, Acts of Parliament, Statutory Tests, Charges for Testing, List of Manufacturers of Cables, &c., &c. By Thomas W. Traill, F.E.R.N., M. Inst. C.E., Engineer-Surveyor-in-Chief, Board of Trade, Inspector of Chain Cable and Anchor Proving Establishments, and General Superintendent Lloyd’s Committee on Proving Establishments. With numerous Tables, Illustrations, and Lithographic Drawings. Folio, cloth, bevelled boards

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“It contains a vast amount of valuable information. Nothing seems to be wanting to make it a complete and standard work of reference on the subject.”—Nautical Magazine.