A Complete Theory Of The Construction And Properties Of Vessels: With Practical Conclusions For The Management Of Ships, Made Easy To Navigators (1790 - Paperback

by Leonhard Euler (Author), Henry Watson (Translator)

""A Complete Theory of the Construction and Properties of Vessels"" is a book written by the renowned mathematician and physicist Leonhard Euler in 1790. The book provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles of shipbuilding and the properties of vessels. The content is designed to be accessible to navigators, with practical conclusions and recommendations for ship management. The topics covered in the book include the design and construction of ships, the properties of water and air, the dynamics of sailing, and the effects of wind and currents on ship performance. Euler's work is considered a pioneering contribution to the field of naval architecture and is still referenced by modern ship designers and engineers. Overall, ""A Complete Theory of the Construction and Properties of Vessels"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the science of shipbuilding and navigation.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.