The Ship-Owners and Ship-Masters Handy-Book is a comprehensive guide to the operation and maintenance of sailing vessels in the early 20th century. It includes information on navigation, seamanship, and practical tips for ship owners and masters. With contributions from leading experts in the field, this book is an essential resource for sailors, ship owners, and researchers interested in the history of seafaring. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.