The Arts of the Sailor - Hervey Garrett Smith

The Arts of the Sailor by Hervey Garrett Smith is a practical guide to traditional seamanship skills. This paperback edition, subtitled Knotting, Splicing and Ropework, is designed as a shipboard reference.

Key details

• Author: Hervey Garrett Smith
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 256
• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc
• Publication date: 28 March 2003
• ISBN: 9780486264400

Synopsis

Written by a maritime expert, this volume sets out a complete course in rigging, working and maintaining a ship for boating and yachting enthusiasts. It brings together hands-on guidance on sailor’s tools, basic knots and practical hitches, alongside instruction in handsewing and canvas work.

Packed with a wide range of topics linked to safety, economy and efficiency on board, it is intended to be kept close at hand when practical questions arise. Includes 100 illustrations.

Rackhams Reference : JAFB2483ED