Shipbuilding technology, engineering and trades

A Scottish immigrant to Illinois, Joseph Brown made his pre-Civil War fortune as a miller and steamboat captain who dabbled in riverboat design and the politics of small towns.

Analysis and Design of Marine Structures includes the papers from MARSTRUCT 2013, the 4th International Conference on Marine Structures (Espoo, Finland, 25-27 March 2013).

Seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) is the dominant desalination process worldwide for obtaining fresh water from the sea.

Now in its final resting place at the bottom of the Potomac River in Maryland, the U-Boat U-1105 is unique among German World War II submarines.

The themes of this monograph include modern engineering problems of marine traffic engineering, focusing on what this discipline deals with: navigational safety assessment methods.

Written primarily for serving and trainee deck officers, those studying for certificates of competency in merchant shipping and fishermen, Reeds Maritime Meteorology analyses the elements and forces which contribute to maritime meteorology and the principles which govern them.

This is the complete reference to the classic yachts and dinghies still sailing today.

An annual publication featuring the latest research on the history, development and service of the world's warships.

The technical details of British warships were recorded in a set of plans produced by the builders on completion of every ship.

This book explores interfaces between land and sea and their geostrategic, ecological, urban, productive, indigenous, legal, historical, and artistic dimensions.

How easy and uncomplicated was it for an 18th-century, medium-sized, Ottoman trade company to expand its business in the West?

Find your way down the Intracoastal Waterway between the Chesapeake Bay and FloridaThe Intracoastal Waterway Chartbook provides a complete set of navigational charts (a $350 value) for the 1,090-mile ICW from Norfolk to Miami, as well as major Atlantic inlets, in a single, easy-to-use $70 package.

"e;Simply put, every local boater should have a dog-eared, well-thumbed copy [of this guide] as a permanent feature in the nautical library.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the development and challenges of offshore wind power generation.

This book presents a collection of selected and peer reviewed papers of 10th International Conference on Coastal and Ocean Engineering, which is held during April 14-16, 2023.

This book sheds new light on the design and installation of drag anchors and plate anchors for offshore service.

This is the reassuring voice of the ocean sailing community.

Warship 2017 is devoted to the design, development and service history of the world's combat ships.

This is the internationally regarded definitive handbook for anyone designing, building, rigging or sailing gaff
rigged craft.

Lifeboats occupy a particular place in people's hearts as unpaid volunteers regularly take to their boats often in extremely adverse conditions to rescue others from the sea.

This book provides a guide for the marine community to understand and address the noise and vibration environment associated with ships.

The essential textbook for all students preparing for Marine Engineer Officer exams.

The great warship the Mary Rose was built between 1509 and 1511 and served 34 years in Henry VIII's navy before catastrophically sinking in the Battle of the Solent on 19 July 1545.

This textbook covers the theoretical, fundamental aspects of naval architecture for students preparing for the Class 2 and Class 1 Marine Engineer Officer exams.

This book focuses on autonomous marine vessel systems and control approaches.

This is the complete reference to the classic yachts and dinghies still sailing today.

Boats require constant care.

During the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic eras, France was plagued by war and crop failures and was desperately in need of supplies.

In the most detailed history ever of Union warships on the western waters of the Civil War, the author recounts the exploits of the timberclad ships Lexington, Tyler, and Conestoga.

The Reeds Channel Almanac covers the south coast of England from the Scilly Isles to Dover, the Channel Islands and northern France from Calais to L'Aberildut, offering cruising and racing yachtsmen ready access to essential navigation information by virtue of its clear layout and user friendly format.

Maritime Engineering and Technology includes the papers from the 1st International Conference on Maritime Technology and Engineering (MARTECH 2011, Lisbon, Portugal, 10-12 May 2011).

Titanic scholars contend that the demise of "e;the unsinkable ship"e; left more behind than a memory of April 15, 1912, as an important point in history.

Sets forth practices to ensure security and foster international trade Written with an international perspective, this book analyzes the complex set of factors affecting the security of port and maritime operations, including shipping, politics, economics, crime, and terrorism.

Advances in the Analysis and Design of Marine Structures is a collection of papers presented at MARSTRUCT 2023, the 9th International Conference on Marine Structures, held in Gothenburg, Sweden, 3-5 April 2023.

An illustrated treasury of expert tips on maintenance, navigation and seamanship from the internationally renowned Tom Cunliffe.

Rod Heikell is the acknowledged expert on Mediterranean sailing, and this is the perfect guide for anyone cruising the area.

This book is an essential guide to optimal and safe navigation planning in inland waterways.

An innovative account of the trials and tribulations of first-generation Victorian mail steamship lines, their passengers and the public.

The Psychology of Racing for Dinghies and Keelboats is an inspirational practical guide to mind training for racing sailors.

The Skipper's Medical Emergency Handbook is designed to assist all who go to sea - whether on a day excursion, a holiday cruise or an even longer trip.

The Boat Data Book is a treasure trove of invaluable information for boatowners, designers, builders, surveyors, chandlers and anyone maintaining their own boat.

The definitive guide to a critical, hotly debated topicHow should a sailor cope with storms at sea?

A comprehensively illustrated account of the Atlanta-class cruisers, warships that found a surprising key role in the Pacific War as the US Navy's superb antiaircraft warships.

The TransNav 2011 Symposium held at the Gdynia Maritime University, Poland in June 2011 has brought together a wide range of participants from all over the world.

How easy and uncomplicated was it for an 18th-century, medium-sized, Ottoman trade company to expand its business in the West?

The Reeds Eastern Almanac covers the UK east coast from Ramsgate to Cape Wrath including the Shetland and Orkney Islands, and from Niewport to Delfzjil and Helgoland.

The perfect companion for anyone who wants to cruise the Mediterranean, whether on their own yacht or chartering.

This book is a companion to Reeds Vol.

Picking up the narrative from his earlier volume, The Early Exploration of Inland Washington Waters: Journals and Logs from Six Expeditions, 1786-1792, Richard Blumenthal once again offers the reader a fascinating, firsthand look at the Northwest's earliest maritime history.