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The Art of Pilotage John Mellor

The Art of Pilotage By John Mellor

The Art of Pilotage by John Mellor


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Summary

Covering the complex area of navigating through dangerous inshore waters - also known as piloting - this book looks at a type of navigation that is different from the more straightforward variety used when sailing offshore. It aims to illustrate the particular techniques that are required.

The Art of Pilotage Summary

The Art of Pilotage by John Mellor

Covering the complex and often subtle business of navigating through dangerous inshore waters - also known as piloting - this book looks at a type of navigation that is different from the more straightforward variety used when sailing offshore and illustrates the particular approach and techniques that are required. The book includes sample charts and pilotage plans and looks at the planning of the pilotage, making the landfall, reading signs in the water, fixing position by eye, dangers encountered inshore, the use of transits and clearing lines, entering harbour, blind pilotage in fog, and even piloting without a chart. Other aspects of pilotage such as negotiating shipping lanes and avoiding lobster pots and other vessels are covered.

Table of Contents

The nature of pilotage; entering pilotage waters; making a landfall; tides and tidal streams; coastwise dead reckoning; coastal fixing; inshore dangers; piloting by eye; harbours and anchorages; piloting in fog; piloting without charts; coastal shipping; making a coastal passage; piloting with electronics. Appendices: buoyage systems; important signals; rule of the road summary; port traffic signals.

Additional information

GOR002328424
9780715394960
0715394967
The Art of Pilotage by John Mellor
Used - Very Good
Hardback
David & Charles
1990-08-31
192
N/A
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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