Ordnance Instructions For The United States Navy - United States Navy Department - Bog

Ordnance Instructions For The United States Navy: third edition (1864) is a book published by the United States Navy Department. It is a comprehensive guide to the handling and management of naval ordnance, including guns, projectiles, and explosives. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the proper storage and handling of ammunition to the construction and maintenance of gun carriages and other equipment. It also includes detailed instructions on the use of various types of guns, from small arms to heavy artillery, as well as guidance on tactics and strategy in naval warfare. The third edition of the book was published during the American Civil War and reflects the latest developments in naval technology and tactics at that time. Overall, Ordnance Instructions For The United States Navy is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of naval warfare or the technology of 19th-century 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.