1877 · New York
New York: American Shipmasters' Association, 1877. Light damage to covers. Some fading. Back cover has minor separation of the cover from its end papers. Minor soiling and toning due to age.. 48 pp. Textured paper wrappers. Gilt stamp. This book details the instructions for how to survey and classify a ship according to the rules provided by the American Shipmasters' Association. The book starts with a list of resolutions and recommendations of the NY Board of Underwriters in conjunction with a list of prominent merchants that support these new regulations for the building and classifications of American shipping vessels. Each vessel must be survey and (truncated)