Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1918 edition. Excerpt: ... (a) Mast Head Light.-A white light carried on the foremast from 20 to 40 feet above the hull. (b) Port Light.-A red light carried on the port side ' of the ship.. (c) Range Lights.-Two white lights, one aft of the masthead light and on a line parallel to the keel, thus showing the direction the ship is traveling. (d) Side Lights.-Port light or starboard light. (e) Starboard Light.-A green light carried on the starboard side of the ship. (f) Towing Lights.-Two extra white lights, one above the other and not more than 6 feet apart to indicate that the ship has a tow. Lignum Vitae?-A heavy hard wood sometimes used, for bushing around pintles and tail shafts. Limber Board.-The line of ceiling planking next to the keelson which is portable and used as a drainage for water., Limber Chain.-A small chain through the limber holes which is pulled back and forth to keep holes free of grease and dirt. Limber Hole?-A hole of a few inches in diameter cut in a floor plate to allow water to drain through it near the bottom. Liner?-A flat or tapered strip placed under a plate or other part to bring it in line with another part which it overlaps. Lines.--TTie plans of a ship that show its form. From the lines, drawn full size on the mold loft floor, are made templates of the various parts of the hull. Lines (on a drawing).--Principal lines of a drawing are as follows: Base Line.1,2---A horizontal reference line from which vertical measurements are taken. Buttock Line.--A vertical line on the body plan parallel with the center line; a horizontal line in the half-breadth plan parallel to the center line; a curved line in the sheer plan. Center Line.1'2-4--A vertical line in the center of the body plan perpendicular to the base line; a horizontal line in the...
