Ordnance Instructions For The United States Navy: third edition (1864) - Hardcover

by United States Navy Department (Author)

The book titled ""Ordnance Instructions For The United States Navy: third edition (1864)"" is a comprehensive guidebook published by the United States Navy Department. This third edition of the book was published in 1864 and serves as a guide for the naval officers and personnel on the usage and maintenance of the naval weapons and equipment. The book covers a wide range of topics related to the ordnance of the United States Navy, including the various types of guns and ammunition, gunpowder, gun carriages, and gunnery procedures. It also provides detailed instructions on the handling and storage of the weapons, as well as the rules and regulations governing their use. The book is an essential resource for anyone working in the naval ordnance department and provides valuable insights into the workings of the United States Navy during the Civil War era. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of naval warfare and the development of naval weaponry.Contains Part 1, Relating To The Preparation Of Vessels Of War For Battle, And To The Duties Of Officers And Others When At Quarters; Part 2, The Equipment And Maneuver Of Boats And Exercise Of Boat Howitzers; Part 3, Ordnance And Ordnance Stores.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.