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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
Authors/Creators:Tinmouth, Nicholas
Publisher: Joseph Masters
Collections: Royal Society Collection
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includes 5 folded leaves of plates : (2nd folded leaf is missing ) :
Morris Miller-Royal Society-Book VK 541 .T545 1845

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