Marine engineering Books

This vintage book is a detailed guide to designing, building, and maintaining a yacht, with information on everything from deck planking to installing skylights. Written in clear, plain language and profusely illustrated, “Practical Yacht Construction”...

This vintage book is a guide to designing and making a variety of model historical ships, with information on all related aspects including required tools and equipment, rigging, deck fittings, common problems, and much more. With helpful diagrams and...

This vintage book is a fascinating treatise on the historical relationship of English Royalty and the sport of yacht racing. Much like horse-racing, yachting is a sport of kings, with it being first introduced by Charles II at the Restoration. “Royal...

This vintage book is a complete and accessible guide to sailing small yachts, with information on everything from choosing a vessel to negotiating storms. With simple instructions and a wealth of useful tips, this volume is ideal for the novice sailor,...

This book is a collection of vintage articles on the subject of engineering for model vehicles, with information on the design, construction, and installation of small engines. Profusely illustrated and full of invaluable information, this volume is...

This vintage book is a complete handbook on buying, making, and maintaining sails for a yacht, with information on handling sails, maintaining them, dealing with rigging, maintaining fittings, and many other related aspects. With simple instructions and...

This vintage book is a complete guide to using and maintaining rope on a boat, covering such topics as which rope to use and where, different types of anchors, elasticity, strength, and many other related aspects. Highly accessible and full of useful...

This vintage book is a detailed guide to the designing and building of model yachts, being a treatise on the construction, rigging, and racing of model yachts, ships and steamers. Comprehensive and profusely illustrated, this book is highly recommended...

This vintage book is a complete and accessible guide to sailing yachts, with information on all aspects from choosing a vessel to negotiating storms. With simple instructions and a wealth of useful tips, this volume is ideal for the novice sailor, and...

This vintage book is a complete guide to yacht rigging, with instructions for the correct usage of masts, rope, levers, winches, tracks, slides and more. Written in simple language and full of helpful diagrams, this volume constitutes a must-have for all...

This vintage volume is a complete and novice-friendly guide to making novel model boats and ships. Written in clear, simple language and profusely illustrated, this book is perfect for the model builder looking for new and interesting projects. Contents...

This vintage book is a comprehensive and novice-friendly guide to sailing yachts, with information on preparation, rules, common problems and pitfalls, use of equipment, and many other related aspects. Specially designed for the beginner, this guide...

This vintage book is a detailed treatise on sailing throughout the ages, with information on sailing in ancient cultures, different methods of construction and navigation, development of the art of sailing, notable historical incidents and figures, and...

This vintage book is a complete and beginner-friendly guide to building boats, with information on the design and construction of a rowing "flattie", a V-bottomed sailing dinghy, a moulded pram, and more. It was designed for those looking to build a boat...

Published in 1905, this volume presents additional notes and sketches to supplement the instruction provided to naval cadets at the United States Naval Academy. Covering a range of topics related to marine engineering, this book is an excellent resource...

This book is an essential guide to the marine steam engine. It is written in the form of a catechism, with questions and answers that cover all aspects of the subject. The author draws on his vast experience as a marine engineer to provide clear and...

Ce livre traite de l'utilisation de la géométrie dans les applications de la mécanique, en particulier pour la construction de structures maritimes et de ponts. Les méthodes mathématiques présentées sont utiles pour les ingénieurs travaillant dans ces...

This book provides a fascinating look at early submarine signaling technology. It covers the history of the Boston Submarine Signal Company, the development of submarine signaling, and the practical applications of the technology. With original...

Ce livre est une référence technique pour l'art naval en France, en Espagne et en Angleterre. Il contient des termes techniques, des commandements et des vocabulaires en français, espagnol et anglais, ainsi que des tables des dimensions de la mature et...

In this fascinating book, James Dodds Henry traces the history of oil transport over the course of 35 years. From the earliest tank steamers to the latest innovations in shipping technology, readers will gain a rich understanding of the role of oil...

Originally designed as a guide for Canadian steamboat inspectors and engineers, this handbook is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and technology of steam-powered vessels. With detailed instructions and diagrams, it provides a...

In this engineering manual, the Sintz Gas Engine Co. provides a comprehensive guide to the construction and operation of launches, marine, and stationary engines fueled by gas and gasoline. With detailed instructions and diagrams, this book is an...

A comprehensive guide to the art of navigation, this book provides an in-depth look at the history and use of the sextant, a tool that has been critical to seafaring for centuries. Illustrated with detailed drawings and diagrams, it explains how the...

Devenez un expert de l'installation des vaisseaux avec Ed Burguesmissiessy. Ce livre pratique et informatif couvre les bases de l'installation des vaisseaux et fournit de nombreux exemples et exercices pour les étudiants et les professionnels. Que vous...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...