Handbook of Seaman's Ropework by Sam Svensson
English | February 1, 1972 | ISBN: 0396064752 | 192 pages | PDF | 12.22 MB
English | February 1, 1972 | ISBN: 0396064752 | 192 pages | PDF | 12.22 MB
The author explains the nature and handling of fibre and wire ropes, essential and ornamental knots and lashings, and rope and wire splices for a variety of purposes. There is a section on the maintenance of vessels built of traditional materials, wood and steel.