The Men on Deck: Master, Mates and Crew, Their Duties and Responsibilities; a Manual for the American Merchant ServiceD. Van Nostrand Company, 1918 - 327 pages |
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... means to be more than a ten - per cent seaman . War emergencies have sent many men out on blue water who formerly would never have reached the deck or bridge . They know their limitations-- all we can do is to point out the way . The ...
... means to be more than a ten - per cent seaman . War emergencies have sent many men out on blue water who formerly would never have reached the deck or bridge . They know their limitations-- all we can do is to point out the way . The ...
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... mean time the best that can be done is to make an attempt to unscramble the hodge- podge of rules , regulations ... means whereby or manner in which he is citizen ; in which case , if the master shall knowingly swear to anything ...
... mean time the best that can be done is to make an attempt to unscramble the hodge- podge of rules , regulations ... means whereby or manner in which he is citizen ; in which case , if the master shall knowingly swear to anything ...
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... means whereby he is so a citizen . Thereupon the collector shall indorse upon the certificate of registry a memoran- dum of such change , specifying the name of such new master , and shall subscribe the memorandum with his name ; and if ...
... means whereby he is so a citizen . Thereupon the collector shall indorse upon the certificate of registry a memoran- dum of such change , specifying the name of such new master , and shall subscribe the memorandum with his name ; and if ...
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... means of any fire happening to or on board the vessel , unless such fire is caused by the design or neglect of such owner . ( R. S. , 4282. ) The liability of the owner of any vessel , for any embezzlement , loss , or destruction , by ...
... means of any fire happening to or on board the vessel , unless such fire is caused by the design or neglect of such owner . ( R. S. , 4282. ) The liability of the owner of any vessel , for any embezzlement , loss , or destruction , by ...
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... means of stop - cocks or valves , both between decks and on the upper deck , good and suitable hose of sufficient strength to stand a pressure of not less than one hundred pounds to the square inch , long enough to reach to all parts of ...
... means of stop - cocks or valves , both between decks and on the upper deck , good and suitable hose of sufficient strength to stand a pressure of not less than one hundred pounds to the square inch , long enough to reach to all parts of ...
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Page 204 - ... a white light in a lantern so constructed as to show a clear, uniform, and unbroken light visible all around the horizon at a distance of at least one mile.
Page 188 - ... light, so constructed as to show an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of twenty points of the compass, so fixed as to throw the light ten points on each side of the vessel, namely, from right ahead to two points abaft the beam on either side, and of such character as to be visible at a distance of at least five miles.
Page 219 - ... no subsequent alteration of the bearing between the two vessels shall make the overtaking vessel a crossing vessel within the meaning of these rules, or relieve her of the duty of keeping clear of the overtaken vessel until she is finally past and clear.
Page 56 - That if the owner of any vessel transporting merchandise or property to or from any port in the United States of America shall exercise due diligence to make the said vessel in all respects seaworthy and properly manned, equipped, and supplied...
Page 212 - This article only applies to cases where vessels are meeting end on, or nearly end on, in such a manner as to involve risk of collision...
Page 196 - Rowing boats, whether under oars or sail, shall have ready at hand a lantern showing a white light which shall be temporarily exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision. The vessels referred to in this article shall not be obliged to carry the lights prescribed by article 4 (a) and article 11, last paragraph.
Page 299 - When committed upon the high seas, or on any other waters within the admiralty and maritime jurisdiction of the United States and out of the jurisdiction of any particular State...
Page 189 - On the starboard side a green light so constructed as to show an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of...
Page 220 - 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.
Page 194 - ... mile, or a combined lantern showing a green light and a red light from right ahead to 2 points abaft the beam on their respective sides. Such lantern shall be carried not less than 3 feet below the white light.