The Bluejackets' Manual - 1944 12th edition - vintage US Navy basic handbook

The Bluejacket's Manual is the basic handbook for United States Navy personnel. First issued in 1902 to teach new Navy recruits about naval procedures and offer a reference for active sailors, it became the "bible" for Navy personnel, providing information about a wide range of Navy topics, such as: * Comprehensive seamanship: Master the fundamentals of shipboard life, from navigation and sail handling to knot-tying and watchstanding. * Wartime essentials: Learn vital tactics and procedures for protecting yourself and your ship in the face of enemy threats. * Naval codes and regulations: Understand the rules that govern the U.S. Navy, ensuring you uphold the highest standards of conduct. * First aid and survival: Be prepared for any emergency with critical lifesaving skills and knowledge for surviving at sea. The Bluejackets' Manual - United States Navy Published 1944, United States Naval Institute, Annapolis, Maryland. 12th edition. Hardcover. Approx. 5x7.75in. 585pp. Cover and binding are worn but intact. A reading copy in fair condition. Name of (presumed) owner written inside rear cover and on fore-edge. (There's a billet and bunk number, even) This is a pretty cool war-time WW2 artifact for military / naval enthusiasts.