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TRANSACTIONS OF THE INSTITUTION OF NAVAL ARCHITECTS VOLUME LXIX
Written by R.W. Dana.
Stock no. 900443
Published by Institution Of Naval Architects. 1927. Very good condition.

Large format, blue cloth. Folding b/w plans. Some Investigations into the Cause of Erosion of the Tubes of Surface Condensers; A Characteristic Energy Diagram for an Oil Engine and the Marine Oil Engine Trials; Notes on the Design of Coasters; The Future of Sailing Vessels Fitted with Auxiliary Motors; Design and Construction of High-Speed Motor Boats; Propulsion of Ships under Different Weather Conditions; Notes on the Effect of Wind on Power and Speed; Ship Resistance Similarity; Ship Wave Resistance - A Comparison of Mathematical Theory With Experimental Results - Part II; Ships from Pepys's Manuscripts; The Propulsive Efficiency of Rowing; Pulverised Fuel for Marine Purposes; The Analysis of Screw Propeller Efficiency with Particular Reference to Froude's Method; Average Sea Speeds of Ships under Winter Weather Conditions; Deformations and Stress Distribution in Rigid Airships. Spine faded.

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THE WRECK OF THE DUMARU
Written by Lowell Thomas. Illustrated by Kurt Wiese.
Stock no. 990209
Published by William Heinemann Ltd.. 1st 1931. Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

A true story of cannibalism in an open boat. Blue cloth, white titles and vignette. 7 woodcuts by Kurt Wiese, 7 b/w photographs. 271 pages. Light foxin to prelims. Wrapper edge-chipped with stain to rear panel.

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HEATING AND COOLING ON BOARD
Written by E. Lamprecht.
Stock no. 620553
Published by Adlard Coles. 1st 1993. Slightly better than very good condition.

A Sailmate Book. Blue cardwraps. Which heating and cooling system is right for your boat? 106 pages. ISBN: 0713635282. Corners very lightly rubbed. Possible half-title missing.

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CORNELIUS SHIELDS ON SAILING
Written by Cornelius Shields.
Stock no. 655519
Published by Nicholas Kaye. 1st 1965. Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Biro mark to front endpaper and front wrapper flap else contents fine. Pictorial wrapper is edge-rubbed.

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SHIPS NOW AND THEN
Written by Frank Knight.
Stock no. 666033
Published by Ernest Benn Limited. 1st 1969. Fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

Colour and b/w photos and illustrations. ISBN: 0510163017.

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AFLOAT AND ASHORE
Written by P.L. Waldron. Illustrated by David M'C Brown.
Stock no. 682532
Published by James Munro & Company Limited. Good condition.

Green cloth, white titles. B/w illustrations. The reminiscences of a Marine Engineer. Browning to prelims. Spine browned with a 2" crack. Contents very good.

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