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The art of rigging; containing an alphabetical explanation of terms and phrases, and directions for operations; to which are added, tables of the relative strength of chain and hempen cables; also, the method of progressive rigging, together with copious tables of the quantities and dimensions of the standing and running rigging, expressly adapted for merchant-shipping and yachts. Illustrated with...

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Author:
Steel, David 1763-1803  Search this
Biddlecombe, George 1807-1878  Search this
Physical description:
xii, 136 p. incl. tables (part fold.) 15 pl. (incl. fold. front.) 21 cm
Type:
Books
Date:
1848
Notes:
Also issued as part of a larger work, entitled, "The elements and practice of rigging and seamanship [by David Steel]"
Topic:
Masts and rigging  Search this
Call number:
VM531 .S82 1848
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_169333