A Textbook on Coast and Lake Navigation: International Correspondence Schools, Scranton, Pa. ...International textbook Company, 1902 |
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... tion of these bearings will naturally intersect , or cross , each other at the place of the observer . FIG . 7 which is the observer's eye . a 33. The sea horizon is the apparent boundary of the visible heavens . It may also be defined ...
... tion of these bearings will naturally intersect , or cross , each other at the place of the observer . FIG . 7 which is the observer's eye . a 33. The sea horizon is the apparent boundary of the visible heavens . It may also be defined ...
Σελίδα 25
... tion . The requirements of this compass , as well as of any other compass whereby the ship's course is set , is that the center of the compass card and the lubber's point a , Fig . 13 , shall coincide with the line of keel or fore - and ...
... tion . The requirements of this compass , as well as of any other compass whereby the ship's course is set , is that the center of the compass card and the lubber's point a , Fig . 13 , shall coincide with the line of keel or fore - and ...
Σελίδα 29
... tion , is described in pamphlets entitled “ Directions for Use , " accompanying each instrument . Examples illustrating the use of the pelorus will be given in connection with azimuth determinations . We shall now consider the ...
... tion , is described in pamphlets entitled “ Directions for Use , " accompanying each instrument . Examples illustrating the use of the pelorus will be given in connection with azimuth determinations . We shall now consider the ...
Σελίδα 36
... tion , also isoclinic lines . These lines are somewhat analogous to the geographical latitude parallels , but do not coincide with them ; they are , as a rule , nearly parallel to the magnetic equator , and the term " magnetic latitude ...
... tion , also isoclinic lines . These lines are somewhat analogous to the geographical latitude parallels , but do not coincide with them ; they are , as a rule , nearly parallel to the magnetic equator , and the term " magnetic latitude ...
Σελίδα 42
... tion . The horizontal soft iron of a ship will receive and lose its magnetism in exactly the same way ; hence , it will be readily understood that when a ship is heading north or south and east or west , or when on any of the cardinal ...
... tion . The horizontal soft iron of a ship will receive and lose its magnetism in exactly the same way ; hence , it will be readily understood that when a ship is heading north or south and east or west , or when on any of the cardinal ...
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A Textbook on Coast and Lake Navigation, Τόμος 2 International Correspondence Schools Πλήρης προβολή - 1902 |
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according amplitude applied azimuth barometer binnacle boats chart chip log column Comp compass bearing compass course Consult Art correct magnetic bearing corresponding course and distance Diff difference of latitude difference of longitude direction distance run east easterly equator error EXAMPLE feet Find the difference Find the true follows given Grand Marais harbor Hence horizon index bar instrument knots Lake Huron LAKE NAVIGATION latitude and longitude latitude parallels leeway light lighthouse Long longitude left magnetic course measured meridian method middle latitude minutes nautical miles object observer parallel ruler parallel sailing pass patent log plane sailing polarity pole port position quadrantal revolutions per minute rhumb line rule screw sextant ship ship's head shown in Fig side soft iron SOLUTION speed standard compass starboard statute miles steam vessel steamer steered 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 3 - ... 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.