Contains the most up-to-date and reliable presentation in print of the principles and practice of piloting, dead reckoning, celestial navigation and radionavigation. Its forty one chapters provides thorough coverage of every topic required for a firm foundation in piloting and dead reckoning. Its coverage of celestial navigation has always been one of its outstanding features; the new edition continues, and improves upon that tradition. The book is beautifully done in two-color art work. Duttons is a true reference work as well as a text on navigation. It is surpassed only by The American Practical Navigator (HO-9) in total comprehensiveness. 15th Ed. HC, 2004, 464 pages. SW 3.0 lbs.