| Description |
1 online resource (64 pages) : color illustrations |
| Contents |
Cover; Copyright; Contents; Foreword to the 2nd Edition; Glossary; 1 Basic knots; 2 Bends; 3 Loops; 4 Hitches and similar knots; 5 Belaying or cleating; 6 Whipping; 7 Seizing; 8 End or stopper knots; 9 Turk's Head; 10 To weight a heaving line; 11 A selection of useful knots; 12 Splicing; Index |
| Summary |
Knots and Splices, first published in 1953, has been used by many thousands of sailors all over the world. The new edition of this much loved reference has now been completely revised to bring it up to date with modern developments. - Superb full colour photographs show the formation of each knot. - Refers to modern materials and their properties. - Covers knots, bends, hitches, loops, whippings, seizings and much more. A comprehensive pocket guide designed for anyone wanting to work with rope |
| Notes |
Previous edition: 1953 |
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Includes index |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Knots and splices
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Marine & Naval.
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TRANSPORTATION -- Ships & Shipbuilding -- Pictorial.
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Knots and splices
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Jarman, Colin.
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| ISBN |
9781408146293 |
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1408146290 |
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