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"The art of sailing, maneuvering, and preserving a ship or a boat in all positions and under all reasonable circumstances." With the addition of the words, "and some unreasonable circumstances, too," this definition of "seamanship" is as valid today as when the first edition of this book was published in 1983. This edition has been extensively updated with new or updated text, and many new photographs.

Widely used among young 19th-century officers in the Royal Navy and East India Company, this now-rare volume offers clear definitions and copious illustrations of the principles of rigging and other aspects of seamanship - tacking, use of a compass, splicing ropes, making sails, and much more. A must for ship fanciers and naval historians.

"Whether you are an avid boater seeking to improve your seamanship and get a discount on boat insurance, or you aspire to start a business running a charter, sightseeing, or whale-watching boat, you'll need to pass the U.S. Coast Guard captain's license exams. This revised and updated Fifth Edition of Get Your Captain's License is the quickest, easiest, and least expensive way to prepare for these tests."--