Nautical Publishers, Printers and Ship Stationers since 1832. Publishing Brown's Nautical Almanac since 1876. It is published annually, and is commonly known as 'The Sailor's Bible'.
This book starts with a basic description of the workings of modern radars with a level of technological detail sufficient for deck officers of all grades. While the technology is changing rapidly the book, while briefly referring to the history of the development of radar, concentrates on the equipment to be found in a modern bridge suite. This includes the setting up, adjustments and controls of the radar receiver and also the plotting computer (ARPA).
It contains easily assimilated information on elementary ship construction,compasses, steering, anchors, fire fighting, rope work and knots, splicing multi-plat and wire ropes, lifting tackle, MacGregor hatches, hazardous cargoes and routine maintenance.
Nicholl's Seamanship and Nautical Knowledge has for many years been recognised as a standard textbook on nautical subjects. It is a companion volume to Nicholl's Concise Guide, the popular text book on Navigation.
In this revised edition of what could be regarded as the standard reference work on later Clyde Steamer history, the author has rewritten the previous edition and added more new material relating to more recent changes.