Manual of Admeasurement: The United States Tonnage Law of 1864, with an Analysis of the Mode of Measuring Ships and Vessels (1865) - Hardcover

by Isaac Ridler Butts (Author)

The ""Manual of Admeasurement: The United States Tonnage Law of 1864, with an Analysis of the Mode of Measuring Ships and Vessels"" is a book written by Isaac Ridler Butts in 1865. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the United States Tonnage Law of 1864, which was enacted to standardize the measurement of ships and vessels in the United States. The book includes an analysis of the mode of measuring ships and vessels, as well as a detailed explanation of the formulas and calculations used to determine their tonnage. It also includes information on the history of tonnage measurement, the various methods used in different countries, and the importance of accurate measurement for commercial and regulatory purposes. This book is an essential resource for anyone involved in the shipping industry or interested in the history of maritime law and regulation.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.