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Side 35
... into eight equal parts , and from A as a centre transfer these divisions severally into the line AD , then will AD be a line of rhumbs , each division answering to 11 ° 15 ' upon the line of chords . Construction of the Plane Scale . 35.
... into eight equal parts , and from A as a centre transfer these divisions severally into the line AD , then will AD be a line of rhumbs , each division answering to 11 ° 15 ' upon the line of chords . Construction of the Plane Scale . 35.
Side 37
... centre , transfer the several points of intersection to the line BD , and then number it from D , towards B , from 0 to 60 , and it will be the line of longitudes . are generally put on one side of a ruler , Construction of the Plane ...
... centre , transfer the several points of intersection to the line BD , and then number it from D , towards B , from 0 to 60 , and it will be the line of longitudes . are generally put on one side of a ruler , Construction of the Plane ...
Side 42
... centre- pin , as there is at the right end of all the lines . 95. The line of versed sines , marked V.S. , corresponding to the log . versed sines of the degrees of the quadrant , begins at the right hand against 90 ° on the sines , and ...
... centre- pin , as there is at the right end of all the lines . 95. The line of versed sines , marked V.S. , corresponding to the log . versed sines of the degrees of the quadrant , begins at the right hand against 90 ° on the sines , and ...
Side 45
... centre , having several scales drawn on the faces , some single , others double ; the single scales are like those upon a common Gunter's Scale , the double scales are those which proceed from the centre , each being laid twice on the ...
... centre , having several scales drawn on the faces , some single , others double ; the single scales are like those upon a common Gunter's Scale , the double scales are those which proceed from the centre , each being laid twice on the ...
Side 46
... centre of the sector ; and by the latter , the distance taken between any two corresponding divi- sions of the scales of the same name , the legs of the sector being in an angular position . A- The use of the sector depends upon the ...
... centre of the sector ; and by the latter , the distance taken between any two corresponding divi- sions of the scales of the same name , the legs of the sector being in an angular position . A- The use of the sector depends upon the ...
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anchor apparent altitude barometer called Cape Cape Clear centre chords chronometer column common logarithms corrected cosec course and distance course steered decimal departure dept difference of latitude difference of longitude dist distance sailed divided equation Example extent will reach find the course given GUNTER'S SCALE hence horizon hypotenuse index error latitude and longitude latitude arrived leeway line of numbers logarithms mast middle latitude miles moon's multiplied Nautical Almanac observed altitude October 20 parallax parallel Parallel Sailing perpendicular place of observation plane Plane Sailing points polar distance port tack quantities quotient radius required the course required the latitude required the true right ascension rope secant semidiameter sextant ship from latitude ship sails ship's side slider starboard tack subtract sun's declination tangent true altitude true course true distance variation vessel wind
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Side 395 - Nothing in these rules shall exonerate any ship, or the owner, or master, or crew thereof, from the consequences of any neglect to carry lights or signals, or of any neglect to keep a proper look.out, or of the neglect of any precaution which may be required by the ordinary practice of seamen, or by the special circumstances of the case.
Side 395 - In obeying and construing these rules due regard must be had to all dangers of navigation ; and due regard must also be had to any special circumstances which may exist in any particular case rendering a departure from the above rules necessary in order to avoid immediate danger.
Side 394 - Every steamship, when approaching another ship so as to involve risk of collision, shall slacken her speed, or if necessary stop and reverse ; and every steamship shall, when in a fog, go at a moderate speed.
Side 391 - ... abaft the beam on the starboard side, and of such a character as to be visible at a distance of at least 2 miles. (c.) On the...
Side 392 - ... use : and shall, on the approach of or to other vessels, be exhibited on their respective sides in sufficient time to prevent collision, in such manner as to make them most visible, and so that the green light shall not be seen on the port side nor the red light on the starboard side, nor, if practicable, more than two points abaft the beam on their respective sides.
Side 392 - ... so constructed as to show a clear, uniform, and unbroken light visible all around the horizon at a distance of at least one mile.
Side 392 - The said green and red side lights shall be fitted with inboard screens projecting at least three feet forward from the light, so as to prevent these lights from being seen across the bow.
Side 393 - Sailing pilot vessels shall not carry the lights required for other sailing vessels, but shall carry a white light at the masthead, visible all round the horizon, and shall also exhibit a flareup light every fifteen minutes.
Side 393 - When two steam vessels are meeting end on, or nearly end on, so as to involve risk of collision, each shall alter her course to starboard so that each may pass on the port side of the other.
Side 393 - Whenever there is a fog, whether by day or night, the fog signals described below shall be carried and used, and shall be sounded at least every five minutes, viz. : (a...