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An edition of Oceanography and seamanship (1974)

Oceanography and seamanship

2nd ed.
  • 7 Want to read
  • 1 Currently reading

William G. Van Dorn has gone to sea in everything from "two barrels lashed together to an aircraft carrier" and has spent a third of a century as a research oceanographer. Recognizing the advantages of combining the knowledge of oceanography and seamanship, he created the first edition of this book.

Based on the premise that those who challenge the sea will have a better chance of survival if they have a knowledge of its characteristics, the author applies the science of physical oceanography to the practical needs of the seafaring community. The book begins with a complete discussion of the ocean's origin and nature and life at sea, and includes a discussion of meteorology, ocean currents and wave motion, and ship dynamics.

The final sections of the book deal with strategies for heavy weather seamanship and emergency procedures.

The second edition, building upon an already established reputation, has been revised to accommodate significant advances in expertise and technology. New topics include the influence of the 1979 Fastnet race disaster on racing rules and yacht design, construction, and performance; planing powerboats and open-ocean racing; ship routing for storm avoidance; search-and-rescue procedures; and cold-water survival techniques.

Although the book is slanted toward cruising yachtsmen, commercial fishing and charter boat operators will also be among its audience, and even those who may never go to sea will find it fascinating.

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English
Pages
440

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Cover of: Oceanography and seamanship
Oceanography and seamanship
1993, Cornell Maritime Press
in English - 2nd ed.
Cover of: Oceanography and Seamanship
Oceanography and Seamanship
May 1984, Putnam Pub Group (T)
in English
Cover of: Oceanography and seamanship
Oceanography and seamanship
1974, Dodd, Mead
in English

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Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references (p. 427-429) and index.

Published in
Centreville, Md

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
551.46
Library of Congress
GC28 .V36 1993, GC28.V36 1993

The Physical Object

Pagination
xiii, 440 p. :
Number of pages
440

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL1734310M
Internet Archive
oceanographyseam0002vand
ISBN 10
0870334344
LCCN
92039150
OCLC/WorldCat
26932744
Library Thing
415037
Goodreads
2340300

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