The Adlard Coles book of boat words : a dictionary of nautical terms /

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Author / Creator:Desoutter, Denny.
Imprint:London : Adlard Coles Nautical, 2010.
Description:1 online resource (254 pages) : illustrations
Language:English
Series:Adlard Coles Book of
Adlard Coles Book of.
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/12868867
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ISBN:9781408146361
1408146363
9781408126769
1408126761
Notes:Print version record.
Summary:Over 1500 nautical terms are explained in this accessible and down to earth glossary aimed at the layman. Covering all areas of boating (sail and power, official bodies, regulations, etc), it uses practical examples to bring the meanings alive, and helpful line drawings to explain technical points. It includes definitions of different materials and techniques used in boat construction and repair, as well as names, events and much much more. Boatwords was originally compiled by the much loved former editor of Practical BoatOwner magazine, Denny Desoutter, and has now been updated and expanded i.
Other form:Print version: Desoutter, Denny. Adlard Coles book of boat words. London : Adlard Coles Nautical, 2010 9781408126769