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An inquiry relative to various important points of seamanship, considered as a branch of practical science
Tinmouth, Nicholas 1845
, An inquiry relative to various important points of seamanship, considered as a branch of practical science
, Joseph Masters, London.
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Abstract
Nicholas Tinmouth was Master Attendant of Her Majesty's Dock-Yard at Woolwich, Kent. This volume is an example of empirical method as applied to perennial problems of seamanship; namely, determining the breaking point of chain and hempen cables, determining the lifting capacity of derricks and shear hulks, and determining the strength of cable spans.
| Item Type: | Book |
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| Authors/Creators: | Tinmouth, Nicholas |
| Publisher: | Joseph Masters |
| Collections: | Royal Society Collection |
| Additional Information: | includes 5 folded leaves of plates : (2nd folded leaf is missing ) : |
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