Pilot guides - Early works to 1800
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The naval gazetteer; or, Seaman's complete guide . Containing a full and accurate account, alphabetically arranged, of the several coasts of all the countries and islands in the known world: shewing their latitude, longitude, soundings, and stations for anchorage ... Together with a particular relation of the shape and appearance at sea of the several headlands, isthmusses, peninsulas, points, promontories, and whatever is of use or importance to the master, pilot, commander, or seaman of any ship or vessel, in navigating the watry element. Also comprehending ample directions for sailing into or out of the different ports, straits, and harbours of the four quarters of the world, and for avoiding dangers on the various and extended coasts; in which more than twelve thousand distinct names of places, &c. are treated of and explained. By the Rev. John Malham, author of Navigation made easy and familiar, and other works on naval affairs. Illustrated with a correct set of charts from the latest and best surveys. In two volumes. ..
Malham, John, 1747-1821.Date: 1797- E-books
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Sailing directions for the Kattegat to be used with the new improved chart containing descriptions of the lights, soundings, grounds and shoals, together with Plans of several Harbours, Prospects and Views of Land published from the Royal Danish marine archives for Draughts and Charts by P. de L�oven�orn Esqr. Knight of the Order of St. Wladimir, Director of the Archives, Commodore and Adjutant General in the Navy, Chief for the coasting Pilots in Denmark and F. R. D. S. translated from the Danish original by Frederick Schneider Teacher at the royal military Academy for the Danish Navy and Translator.
L�ven�rn, Poul.Date: [1800]