Knight's Modern Seamanship Austin M. Knight 1953 12th Edition‎ Nautical D. Van

Knight's Modern Seamanship by Austin M. Knight is a comprehensive guide to maritime skills and knowledge, ideal for sailors, mariners, and naval enthusiasts. This Twelfth Edition, first printed in August 1953, has been rewritten and revised by Commodore Ralph S. Wentworth with assistance from Commander John V. Noel, Jr., along with officers and specialists from the U.S. Naval and Coast Guard Academies. This edition includes detailed chapters on ship types, navigation instruments, propulsion methods, mooring, weather, and the rules of the road among other essential seamanship topics.  Published by D. Van Nostrand Company, Inc., this volume is an authoritative and classic reference containing extensive information on ship handling, anchoring, towing, salvage, and weather systems. It features contributions from experts and covers practical and theoretical aspects of seamanship, making it an invaluable resource for professionals and collectors of nautical literature. The hardcover edition features a navy blue cloth cover with gold embossed lettering and an anchor emblem, embodying its maritime heritage.