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Stability and Trim for the Ship's Officer

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ISBN-10: 0870335642

ISBN-13: 9780870335648

Edition: 4th 2005 (Revised)

Authors: William E. George, John H. La Dage

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Since it was first published in 1946, this book has become the definitive text on ship stability. It is written from the point of view of the merchant officer and correctly assumes that the officer does not want to wade through unnecessary technical terms. It impresses upon the reader the fact that stability is a practical, though not easy, subject that can be used to increase the safety of the vessel and the comfort of the crew.In addition to extensive sections on transverse and longitudinal stability, the book includes treatment of hull strength and shipboard applications, including the effects of damage to the ship. A chapter on marine disasters demonstrates the need for attention to…    
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Book details

List price: $50.00
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Limited
Publication date: 6/30/2009
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 528
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.63" tall
Weight: 2.640
Language: English