A Textbook on Coast and Lake Navigation: International Correspondence Schools, Scranton, Pa. ...International textbook Company, 1902 |
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... surface . The principal instruments used in navigation by dead reckoning are the chart , representing the part of the sea in which the ship is navigating ; the lead , to ascertain the depth . and character of bottom ; the mariner's ...
... surface . The principal instruments used in navigation by dead reckoning are the chart , representing the part of the sea in which the ship is navigating ; the lead , to ascertain the depth . and character of bottom ; the mariner's ...
Σελίδα 2
... surface , it has , however , been found to differ slightly from this , it being somewhat flattened at the poles . This departure from the true spherical form is so trifling and inconsiderable that no practical error can result from ...
... surface , it has , however , been found to differ slightly from this , it being somewhat flattened at the poles . This departure from the true spherical form is so trifling and inconsiderable that no practical error can result from ...
Σελίδα 3
... surface of the whole earth , land and water , at 49,243,000 square miles . 6. The rotundity of the earth is manifested in many ways ; of these the most obvious is the curvature of the surface of the sea , which manifests itself in a ...
... surface of the whole earth , land and water , at 49,243,000 square miles . 6. The rotundity of the earth is manifested in many ways ; of these the most obvious is the curvature of the surface of the sea , which manifests itself in a ...
Σελίδα 4
... surface . Thus , if the a Id P ' FIG . 2 E line P P ' , Fig . 2 , repre- sents the axis of the earth , the points P and P ' are the poles ; the pole to which we in this country are nearest is the north pole , while the opposite is the ...
... surface . Thus , if the a Id P ' FIG . 2 E line P P ' , Fig . 2 , repre- sents the axis of the earth , the points P and P ' are the poles ; the pole to which we in this country are nearest is the north pole , while the opposite is the ...
Σελίδα 5
... surface is the distance north or south from the equator measured on the meridian that passes through the place . Thus , if a place is situated at A , Fig . 3 , north of the equator EE ' , its latitude is the arc , or distance , BA of ...
... surface is the distance north or south from the equator measured on the meridian that passes through the place . Thus , if a place is situated at A , Fig . 3 , north of the equator EE ' , its latitude is the arc , or distance , BA of ...
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A Textbook on Coast and Lake Navigation, Τόμος 2 International Correspondence Schools Πλήρης προβολή - 1902 |
Συχνά εμφανιζόμενοι όροι και φράσεις
according applied azimuth barometer binnacle boats chart chip log column Comp compass bearing compass course Consult Art correct magnetic bearing corresponding course and distance departure Diff difference of latitude difference of longitude direction distance run east easterly equator error EXAMPLE feet Find the difference Find the true follows given glass Grand Marais harbor Hence horizontal Hydrographic Office index bar indicated instrument knots Lake Huron LAKE NAVIGATION latitude and longitude latitude parallels leeway light lighthouse magnetic course means measured meridian method minutes nautical miles object observer parallel ruler parallel sailing pass patent log plane sailing polarity pole port position propeller quadrantal revolutions per minute rhumb line rule screw sextant ship ship's head shore shown in Fig side soft iron SOLUTION speed standard compass starboard statute miles steam vessel steamer steered surface tion Traverse Tables true course variation westerly wind
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Σελίδα 36 - On the starboard side a green light so constructed as to show an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 10 points of the compass, so fixed as to throw the light from right ahead to two points abaft the beam...
Σελίδα 35 - ... (c.) On the port side, a red light, so constructed as to show an uniform and unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 10 points of the compass; so fixed as to throw the light from right ahead to 2 points abaft the beam...
Σελίδα 39 - When two steam- vessels are meeting end on, or nearly end on, so as to involve risk of collision, each shall alter her course to starboard, so that each may pass on the port side of the other.
Σελίδα 30 - ... when she shall have arrived within half a mile of such curve or bend, shall give a signal by one long blast of the...
Σελίδα 31 - ... shall be deemed to be an overtaking vessel; and no subsequent alteration of the bearing between the two vessels shall make the overtaking vessel a crossing vessel within the meaning of these rules, or relieve her of the duty of keeping clear of the overtaken vessel until she is finally past and clear.
Σελίδα 31 - In obeying and construing these rules due regard must be had to all dangers of navigation ; and due regard must also be had to any special circumstances which may exist in any particular case rendering a departure from the above rules necessary in order to avoid immediate danger.
Σελίδα 36 - ... points abaft the beam on the starboard side, and of such a character as to be visible at a distance of at least two miles.
Σελίδα 39 - A vessel which is close-hauled on the port tack shall keep out of the way of a vessel which is close-hauled on the starboard tack. (c) "When both are running free, with the wind on different sides, the vessel which has the wind on the port side shall keep out of the way of the other.
Σελίδα 11 - ... a bright white light, so constructed as to show an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 20 points of the compass, so fixed as to throw the light 10...
Σελίδα 51 - A man on shore beckoning by day, or two torches burning near together by night, will signify, " This is the best place to land." Any of these signals may be answered from the vessel as follows: In the daytime, by waving a flag, a handkerchief, a hat, or even the hand ; at night, by firing a rocket, a blue light, or a gun, or by showing a light over the ship's gunwale for a short time and then concealing it.