Description:Five thousand nautical subjects, five hundred descriptive engravings, five parts bound in one volume. «A work of reference for Naval, Revenue, Coast Survey, Transport and Light House Services, Merchant Marine Officers, Yachtsmen, U.S. Local Inspectors of Steam Vessels, Builders of Wooden and Iron Steam and Sailing Ships, Admiralty Lawyers, Under-writers, Naval Cadets and Young Men on board of State Training Vessels, Marine Draughtsmen, Builders of Engines and Boilers, and Adapted for the use of the Naval Reserve.»