Anchors, by N E Upham

Anchors, Shire Album 110
by N E Upham

This booklet relates the evolution of anchors from their primitive origins to the special designs required for huge modern bulk carriers of half a million tons dead weight. Progress has been made largely by trial and error and only since the middle of the twentieth century has there been scientific investigation into the design of high holding power anchors.

Paperback. Very good condition.

32 pages. Black and white photographs and illustrations throughout.
147 mm x 217 mm (approx. 6 in x 8.25 in)
1983, Shire Publications Ltd, UK