Admiralty Manual of Seamanship – Volume I | Royal Navy Training Reference | HMSO Edition

A true classic of maritime literature — The Admiralty Manual of Seamanship was issued by Her Majesty’s Stationery Office for official use in the Royal Navy, covering every aspect of seamanship from line handling and navigation to signaling, rigging, and ship maintenance.

This Volume I edition provides foundational instruction for cadets and officers, richly illustrated with diagrams, shipboard procedures, and detailed technical drawings. Printed on durable stock with the understated blue-gray dust jacket characteristic of HMSO publications, this book reflects both precision and tradition.

Highlights:

• Official Royal Navy reference manual issued by HMSO
• Comprehensive coverage of knots, lines, rigging, anchoring, seamanship, safety, and small-boat handling
• Volume I of the complete Admiralty series (later volumes cover more advanced seamanship and damage control)
• A cornerstone text for maritime education and naval history collections
• Hardback, 494 pages, printed in London
• Approximately 10" x 6.5"

Condition:

Good vintage condition — dust jacket shows shelf wear and small edge tears; binding sound, pages clean. An authentic working copy with character and patina.

Why You’ll Love It:

Perfect for collectors of nautical history, naval memorabilia, or traditional sailing craft. Makes a striking display piece in a coastal home, captain’s library, or maritime-themed shop.