OF THE

LAW OF STORMS

FOR

THE USE OF SEA OFFICERS.

WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR ANSWERING PAPERS ON THE SUBJECT IN THE

GEORGE PHILIP & SON, 31 & 32, FLEET STREET.
LIVERPOOL: CAXTON BUILDINGS, SOUTH JOHN STREET,

AND 49 & 51, SOUTH CASTLE STREET.

1884.

PREFACE.

In launching this little craft, I wish to say that I claim nothing original for its contents beyond the setting of my subject before a nautical reader in his own language. I have no pet theories or crotchets to air-my little knowledge having been gained from those authors whose names will be found within, the wisdom of whose rules I have been enabled by personal experience to prove; and the same avenues to the science are open to every seaman.

Part I. is meant for the use of the young sea officer in the exercise of his calling. Part II. is for intending candidates only, and who have already studied the first part.

As to why I wrote this treatise.-Well, while not wishing to disparage the useful labours of other workers in the field, I may say I wrote it because I thought something of the sort was wanted.

THE AUTHOR.