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Explains many fundamental principles of ship handling as applied to berthing, unberthing, passing, and anchoring. The advantages and disadvantages of motor ships, steamers, bow thrusters, and controllable pitch propellers are explained. Particular attention has been given to the effective placement and use of tugs in various situations, and there is a summary of developments in tug propulsion from single screw to tractor.
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Practical Ship-handling, Malcolm C. Armstrong
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- Released
- 1980
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- Title
- Practical Ship-handling
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Malcolm C. Armstrong
- Publisher
- Hyperion Books
- Released
- 1980
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 112
- ISBN10
- 0851743870
- ISBN13
- 9780851743875
- Series
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- Explains many fundamental principles of ship handling as applied to berthing, unberthing, passing, and anchoring. The advantages and disadvantages of motor ships, steamers, bow thrusters, and controllable pitch propellers are explained. Particular attention has been given to the effective placement and use of tugs in various situations, and there is a summary of developments in tug propulsion from single screw to tractor.