Fundamental of naval construction and ship stability.
by ADAIR, Jamie & GILLMER, Thomas C
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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Vancouver, Washington, United States
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About This Item
Annapolis, MD: United States Naval Institute, 1953. Tall 8vo. [Approx. 200 pp (sections separately paginated)]. Over 100 text diagrams, photo plates, illusts., 1 large folding plate in rear pocket. Blue cloth, gilt lettering on front cover & spine, w/ d.j. (minor scuffing to spine, minor dustsoiling), NF/VG- copy. First edition of this work aiding the naval officer understand flotation, buoyancy, stability, strength of the ship, hull systems, subdivision and communications.
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- Bookseller
- Zephyr Used & Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 45987
- Title
- Fundamental of naval construction and ship stability.
- Author
- ADAIR, Jamie & GILLMER, Thomas C
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- United States Naval Institute,
- Place of Publication
- Annapolis, MD:
- Date Published
- 1953.
- Keywords
- Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Nautical, Maritime, Shipbuilding, Ship Building, Merchant Marine, Marine Architecture, Flotation, Buoyancy, Stability, Materials Science, Metallurgy, Engineering, United States Navy
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