Know Your Own Ship by Thomas Walton – a practical early 20th century guide to naval architecture and ship stability.
Published in London by Charles Griffin & Company, 1909 (Eleventh Edition, Revised), part of the Griffin Nautical Series.
A working manual covering displacement, buoyancy, trim, tonnage and ship calculations, intended for officers, engineers and draughtsmen. Illustrated and technically detailed, reflecting pre-WWI maritime practice.
A solid piece for maritime collectors, naval history enthusiasts, or anyone interested in early engineering texts.
Details:
Author: Thomas Walton
Title: Know Your Own Ship
Publisher: Charles Griffin & Co Ltd, London
Date: 1909
Edition: Eleventh Edition, Revised
Format: Hardcover, blue cloth
