MTU Cork Library Catalogue

The efficient deck-hand : a guide to the Department for Transport Examinations for Efficient Deck Hand and Able Seaman Certificates /

Wright, C. H. 1912-

The efficient deck-hand : a guide to the Department for Transport Examinations for Efficient Deck Hand and Able Seaman Certificates / C.H. Wright. - Revised fifth edition / revised by Thomas Provan. - xii, 355 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

At bottom of title: A companion book to: Survival at sea : the lifeboat and liferaft.

Guidance of training requirements for certificate of competency as A.B. or E.D.H. -- Nautical terms and definitions -- The names and functions of various parts of a ship -- Compasses, helm orders and steering gear -- The measuring of a ship's speed -- Anchors, chain cables and windlass -- Safety, firefighting and lifesaving appliances -- Rope and ropework -- Splicing -- Lifting tackle, blocks, purchases, masts, derricks, cranes, winches -- Hatches, holds and deep tanks -- Maintenance -- Hazardous cargoes.



9781849270281 (paperback) 085174706X (paperback)


Seamanship--Examinations, questions, etc.
Seamanship--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

623.88

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