Shiphandling for the Mariner

The focus of this book is on shiphandling of large, modern commercial vessels. Unique in its emphasis on the art of shiphandling and maneuvers for such vessels, it is a classic work designed to teach mariners and pilots practical ship[handling skills. The book is used as a text by maritime academies, shiphandling training facilities, and by ship's officers and apprentice pilots studying the art and science of shiphandling and piloting. The text is a compendium of shiphandling information written by a father and son team of pilots with contributions from other pilots and shipmasters who provided material relating to their specialized skills.MacElrevey, Daniel H. is the author of 'Shiphandling for the Mariner', published 1988 under ISBN 9780870333835 and ISBN 0870333836.