Reed's Seamanship and Nautical Knowledge, Compiled for Candidates Preparing to Pass The Examinations for Certificates of Competency for Masters and Mates

Title continues: Including Answers to Shipbuilding, Stability, Meteorology, Master's Business, Deviation of the Compass, Cargo Work and Ships Maintenance and Engineering Knowledge for Masters and Mates. 27th edition, undated but circa 1930. 632pp, with monochrome plate frontispiece, 179 illustrations and diagrams etc, including large fold-out at rear showing how a spare propeller was shipped in the Pacific Ocean. In blue cloth boards with gilt lettering (boards are worn all over, backstrip faded to grey, a few marks, one significant one on the front board). Internally, a little spotting on first and last few leaves and text block edges, slightly loose but holding. 8vo. A comprehensive guide to seamanship, and passing nautical examinations for ship mates and masters.