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A new introduction accompanies this handbook, which first appeared in 1808 and was later expanded for the general use of young officers in the Royal Navy and East India Company. Coverage includes the principles of rigging, tacking, use of a compass, the art of swinging a ship at single anchor, and casting. Detailed drawings and a dictionary of sea
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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"The Young Sea Officer's Sheet Anchor: or a Key to the leading of Rigging and to Practical Seamanship" by Darcy Lever was widely used among young 19th-century officers in the Royal Navy. This is one of several Dover reprints of classic sea faring reference works that will be of special interest to fans of Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey-Maturin series, especially now that the first film based on the novels, "Master and Commander" with Russell Crowe will be coming out this year. The same thing would apply to C.S. Forester's Horatio Hornblower stories. This 1819 edition of "The Young Sea Officer's Sheet Anchor" is the closest thing I have come across so far to what the young Mr. Hornblower would have been reading when he was learning the ropes on the "Indy." This volume offers concise definitions of key terms, illustrations detailing the principles of rigging, and principles of seamanship from tacking and use of a compass to splicing ropes and making sails. Consequently it is perfect for the nautical novice who has been having vicarious experiences through these great sea-faring yarns. This is a fascinating and informative look at naval history.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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A Young Sea Officers Sheet Anchor is a good glimpse into the mind and practices of seamanship on square riggers in the age of sail but beware; it is a difficult read. I realise that many people read Darcy Lever as a companion to modern day novels about the days of sail but I approached it from a practical point of view. As such I found it of limited value. There are things to be learned from this book but better manuals exist written in more modern times and using modern language. This is a good book for scholars and a good reference for the experienced seaman but don't expect to learn how to sail square-rig by reading this book.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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This book is a must have for the onboard library of all boaters interested in traditional rigging. And for those of us out there working on the few remaining tallships, this book is a Godsend. An excellent reference.
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Darcy Lever - Young Sea Officer's Sheet Anchor
Being familiar with the book I was not disappointed in the detail and layout of its content. A detailed contemporary account of rigging and practical seamanship of 18th century... Read more
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A nice edition of a great book
This exhaustive manual lists pretty well everything an aspiring officer would need to know to pass that all important board. Read more
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A blast from the past
If you have ever wondered how in the world those iron men (and women) of wooden ships ever moved the immense weight involved in moving those beautiful ships this is the book for... Read more
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