Naval Shiphandling

by Russell Sydnor Crenshaw Jr.

The author presents the fundamentals of shiphandling as required in today's complex operations and offers solutions for the problems normally encountered.

395 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1960

About the author

A member of the United States Naval Academy class of 1941, Russell Crenshaw served in the U.S. Navy until his retirement in 1967.

Reviews

[John Danek · Rating 4 out of 5]

Challenging, slow reading (old, early edition) textbook on military maritime practice and theory used at the Naval Academy, as I understand it. Each page has physical, geometric, mathematic and/or practical considerations that took time to understand and assimilate. I learned much, though a dedicated landlubber. The book is not a page turner, nor should it be, given its use to educate the new officer corps of the US Navy. Given my interest in military history, and my early civilian industrial employment in support of the navy, my knowledge of the handling, maneuvering and sailing of naval vessels has been enhanced.

[Dave Zielinski · Rating 5 out of 5]

The definitive text.