Art of the Sailor - Knotting, Splicing and Ropework

Klappentext The perfect shipboard reference, this volume is packed with useful "hands-on" information: sailor's tools, basic knots, and useful hitches; handsewing and canvas work; dozens of other topics. Over 100 illustrations. Inhaltsverzeichnis I. The Anatomy of Rope and CordageII. Sailor's VernacularIII. Some Sailor's Tools and Their UseIV. Basic KnotsV. Useful HitchesVI. The Art of SplicingVII. WhippingsVIII. SeizingsIX. "Belaying, Coiling and Stowing"X. The Service of Wire and RopeXI. Hand Sewing and CanvasworkXII. Decorative KnotsXIII. Ornamental Coverings and NettingsXIV. Sennit MakingXV. Chafing GearXVI. The Technique of ReefingXVII. Towing ProcedureXVIII. Some Notes on Cleats and Belaying PinsXIX. The Boatswain's ChairXX. Rope-Strapped BlocksXXI. On the Making of Rope MatsXXII. How to Make a Proper BucketXXIII. How to Make and Use a Heaving LineXXIV. The Sailor's Ditty BagXXV. How to Rig Deadeyes and LanyardsXXVI. Keeping Ahead of Trouble Index

Product details

• Authors: Hervey Garrett Smith
• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.03.2003
• EAN: 9780486264400
• ISBN: 978-0-486-26440-0
• No. of pages: 256
• Series: Dover Maritime; Dover Maritime
• Subjects: Guides > Nature; Non-fiction book