Chapter I: Preface

In offering the following work to the public, the author deems no apology necessary, as it was written for the use of the Naval and Merchant Service of the United States, as a ready means of introducing Young Sailors to the theory of that art by which they must expect to advance in the profession they have chosen. He flatters himself, however, that it will be found useful to many old and experienced seamen, as well as to those who have just entered the sailors’ life, and particularly to those destined for the Navy. Should it fall into the hands of the learned, they will bear in mind that he is better versed with the marlinespike than the pen, and that it was composed in the hours of relaxation from official duties. He therefore hopes that it may be received for that which it is intended to be, A KEDGE-ANCHOR, for the youthful sailor. The work has been submitted to the inspection of a number of experienced officers, both in the Navy and Merchant Service, who have given it their decided approbation;--some of whose names are appended to the work. With these few remarks, he submits it to a discerning public, to stand or fall on its own merits.

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RECOMMENDATIONS.

I have examined the manuscript of Mr. Brady and approve of it, as a very useful Book for young officers and others, in the Naval and Merchant service.

JOHN GALLAGHER, _Captain U. S. Navy_.

I fully concur in the above.

E. PECK, _Commander U. S. Navy_.

I have examined the within treatise on Seamanship, and other miscellaneous matter appertaining to ships and vessels of war (written by William Brady, Master U. S. Navy). It affords me much pleasure to recommend the same to the junior officers of the Navy, and others who may be disposed to learn the profession of Seamanship.

W. C. WETMORE, _Commander U. S. Navy_.

Examined and approved as a work that will be useful to the Service.

J. D. L. SAUNDERS, _Commander U. S. Navy_.
J. MATTISON, _Commander U. S. Navy_.

This I conceive to be a valuable work, and well calculated to be useful to the Service.

JOSHUA R. SANDS, _Commander U. S. Navy_.

I have closely examined the within work, and think it well calculated for the instruction of young officers and others in the Navy.

JAMES RENSHAW, _Captain U. S. Navy_.

I fully concur in the above.

FRANCIS O. ELLISON, _Master U. S. Navy_.

I have carefully examined the within work on Seamanship, and think it one well calculated for the instruction of young officers, and others.

C. G. HUNTER, _Lieutenant U. S. Navy_.

We cheerfully recommend this work of William Brady, S. Master U. S. Navy, to the maritime community, and think it well calculated for the instruction of all who may be disposed to learn the profession of Seamanship.

ISAAC McKEEVER, Captain U. S. Navy.
JAMES McINTOSH, Commander U. S. Navy.
WILLIAM L. HUDSON, Commander U. S. Navy.
HENRY EAGLE, Commander U. S. Navy.
A. G. GORDON, Lieutenant U. S. Navy.
CADWALDER RINGGOLD, Lieutenant U. S. Navy.
WILLIAM F. LYNCH, Lieutenant U. S. Navy.
HENRY W. MORRIS, Lieutenant U. S. Navy.
FRANCIS B. ELLISON, Lieutenant U. S. Navy.
JAMES H. ROWAN, Lieutenant U. S. Navy.
JOHN COLHOUN, Lieutenant U. S. Navy.
T. TURNER, Lieutenant U. S. Navy.
T. A. HUNT, Lieutenant U. S. Navy.
HENRY MOORE, Lieutenant U. S. Navy.
JOHN J. GLASSON, Lieutenant U. S. Navy.
CHARLES HEYWOOD, Lieutenant U. S. Navy.
CHARLES S. BOGGS, Lieutenant U. S. Navy.
ALEXANDER GIBSON, Lieutenant U. S. Navy.
ALEXANDER M. PENNOCK, Lieutenant U. S. Navy.
MONTGOMERY HUNT, Lieutenant U. S. Navy.
FRANCIS HAGGERTY, Lieutenant U. S. Navy.
J. R. McMULLANY, Lieutenant U. S. Navy.

CAPT. HENRY D. HUNTER, Commanding U. S. Rev. Steamer Polk.
JOHN McGOWAN, 1st Lieutenant U. S. Rev. Marine.
WILLIAM H. BROWN, Lieutenant U. S. Rev. Marine.
JOSEPH C. NOYES, Lieutenant U. S. Rev. Marine.
CAPT. E. RICHARDSON, President American Seamen Friend Society.
CAPT. AUGUSTUS PROAL, Reviewer of the Work.

CAPT. SAMUEL YEATON, Commanding Packet ship Oxford.
CAPT. D. G. BAILEY, Commanding Packet ship Yorkshire.
CAPT. GEORGE B. CORNISH, Commanding Packet ship Sheridan.
CAPT. E. G. FURBER, Commanding Packet ship Europe.
CAPT. A. B. LOWBER, Commanding Packet ship Montezuma.
CAPT. J. A. WOTTEN, Commanding Packet ship Admiral.
CAPT. JOSEPH HAMILTON, Commanding Packet ship So. Carolina.
CAPT. CHARLES R. GRIFFITH, Commanding Ship Southport.
CAPT. JAMES RENNE, Commanding Ship Gondola.
CAPT. IRA BURSLEY, Commanding Ship Hottenger.
CAPT. GEORGE W. HOWE, Commanding Packet ship Bavaria.

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