Ship Magnetism and the Magnetic Compass deals with the magnetism of ships and the deviation of the magnetic compass produced by this magnetism. Emphasis is plac

Current and historical terminology, including obsolete words. Each entry gives brief definitions and, when possible, earliest citations for use of the term. Inc

In addition to dealing with the properties of magnets and the earth's magnetism, three chapters are devoted to the magnetism of the ship, the third explaining i