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Manual Of Admeasurement: The United States Tonnage Law Of 1864, With An Analysis Of The Mode Of Measuring Ships And Vessels (1865)

Manual Of Admeasurement: The United States Tonnage Law Of 1864, With An Analysis Of The Mode Of Measuring Ships And Vessels (1865)

Butts, Isaac Ridler

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Transportation General19th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1164829351
ISBN13: 9781164829355
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 74
Weight: 0.24
Height: 0.15 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Manual of Admeasurement: The United States Tonnage Law of 1864, with an Analysis of the Mode of Measuring Ships and Vessels is a book written by Isaac Ridler Butts in 1865. The book provides a detailed analysis of the United States Tonnage Law of 1864 and the methods used to measure ships and vessels. The author delves into the intricacies of admeasurement, which is the process of determining the size and capacity of a ship or vessel. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of admeasurement. The author discusses the various formulas and methods used to calculate the tonnage of a ship, as well as the different types of tonnage, such as gross tonnage and net tonnage. He also explains the legal requirements for admeasurement and the role of the government in enforcing these laws.In addition to the technical aspects of admeasurement, the book also explores the history and evolution of tonnage laws and the impact they have had on the shipping industry. The author provides examples of how tonnage laws have been applied in various situations and how they have affected the design and construction of ships.Overall, the Manual of Admeasurement is a comprehensive guide to the United States Tonnage Law of 1864 and the methods used to measure ships and vessels. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and technical aspects of the shipping industry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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