Ship handling in narrow channels

The problems which arise when a large ocean-going vessel is taken into shallow, narrow waters are answered in this book from the author's years of experience as Pilot and Ship's Officer. His practical instructions will be invaluable to Junior Officers, as well as to experienced Pilots of large ships or harbor craft. Many of the facts explained and illustrated here appear in print for the first time. Navy and USMS Officers, and licensed Pilots of ships of any size will profit by the discussions of how to keep in a straight reach of a narrow channel with shoal water on each side; of how to make a bend during fog and darkness -- or in waters where, because of wartime rules, range and buoy lights are extinguished and day marks have been removed. 123 pages. Pocket-size. Illustrated.