Manual of navigation, Nide 71James Maclehose, 1880 - 112 sivua |
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... distance will give a corresponding error of about ten minutes of longitude . As books of some sort are almost indispensable , a list of the best modern works on various analogous subjects is appended for the further study of the reader ...
... distance will give a corresponding error of about ten minutes of longitude . As books of some sort are almost indispensable , a list of the best modern works on various analogous subjects is appended for the further study of the reader ...
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... Distance of the Visible Horizon as seen from various Elevations , Showing whether a Steam Vessel gains or loses by Keeping Away , Table for finding the Distance of a Light or other Object , Rules for finding the Distance of a Light or ...
... Distance of the Visible Horizon as seen from various Elevations , Showing whether a Steam Vessel gains or loses by Keeping Away , Table for finding the Distance of a Light or other Object , Rules for finding the Distance of a Light or ...
Sivu 13
... Distance between any two points on the surface of a sphere is measured on an arc of a great circle . 6. The Poles of the earth are the ends of the axis around which it revolves . 7. The Equator is a great circle which circumscribes the ...
... Distance between any two points on the surface of a sphere is measured on an arc of a great circle . 6. The Poles of the earth are the ends of the axis around which it revolves . 7. The Equator is a great circle which circumscribes the ...
Sivu 14
... Distance of a celestial object is the arc of a vertical circle contained between the object and the zenith of the observer . 22. The Meridian Altitude of a celestial object is its distance above the horizon , measured on the arc of a ...
... Distance of a celestial object is the arc of a vertical circle contained between the object and the zenith of the observer . 22. The Meridian Altitude of a celestial object is its distance above the horizon , measured on the arc of a ...
Sivu 15
... Distance of a celestial object is the arc of a celestial meridian between the elevated pole and the object . 27. The Right Ascension of a celestial object is the arc of the equinoctial between the celestial meridian passing through the ...
... Distance of a celestial object is the arc of a celestial meridian between the elevated pole and the object . 27. The Right Ascension of a celestial object is the arc of the equinoctial between the celestial meridian passing through the ...
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angle apparent atmosphere azimuth barometer binnacle blue Blue Ensign boat broken water celestial object centre chart chronometer circle clouds collision column correct magnetic bearing CYCLONES Declination decn degrees deviation Diagram Diff difference of longitude direction distant object earth east or west easterly equal equator fall feet Flinders-bar foretells fine weather glass Greenwich heeling height of eye horizon hour inches knots land latitude life-boats Long LONGITUDE BY CHRONOMETER Magnetic Course magnetic hemisphere mercury meridian meridian altitude miles minutes moon Nautical Almanac needle noon North magnetic pole north or south north point northern hemisphere oars observed altitude parallel parallel sailing placed Polar pole port position rain Right Ascension rise Royal Naval Reserve rule running S.-diar sailing ship sextant ship's head Ships under Steam shore side signals sky foretells wind standard compass starboard steam ship steered stern subtract surf tide True altitude Variation vertical line vessel
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Sivu 88 - ... abaft the beam on the port side ; and of such a character as to be visible on a dark night, with a clear atmosphere, at a distance of at least two miles.
Sivu 93 - ... other; in other words, to cases in which, by day, each vessel sees the masts of the other in a line, or nearly in a line, with her own; and by night, to cases in which each vessel is in such a position as to see both the side-lights of the other.
Sivu 92 - When both are running free, with the wind on different sides, the vessel which has the wind on the port side shall keep out of the way of the other.
Sivu 95 - 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.
Sivu 98 - A gun or other explosive signal fired at intervals of about a minute. 2. The International Code signal of distress indicated by NC 3.
Sivu 90 - ... in a globular lantern of not less than eight inches in diameter, and so constructed as to show a clear uniform and unbroken light visible all round the horizon at a distance of at least one mile.
Sivu 95 - In obeying and construing these Rules due regard shall be had to all dangers of navigation and collision, and to any special circumstances which may render a departure from the above Rules necessary in order to avoid immediate danger.
Sivu 96 - If he fails so to do, and no reasonable cause for such failure is shown, the collision shall, in the absence of proof to the contrary, be deemed to have been caused by his wrongful act, neglect, or default.
Sivu 98 - AT NIGHT 1. A gun fired at intervals of about a minute. 2. Flames on the vessel (as from a burning tar barrel, oil barrel, etc.). 3. Rockets or shells, bursting in the air with a loud report and throwing stars of any color or description, fired one at a time at short intervals.
Sivu 88 - ... from right ahead to two points abaft the beam on the port side, and of such a character as to be visible at a distance of at least two miles.