GRIFFIN & Co., 2, THE HARD, PORTSMOUTH; AND 15, COCKSPUR ST., PALL MALL EAST, London. Entered at Stationers' Hall.] 1874. 231. 36. PREFACE TO FIFTH EDITION. THIS Edition has been carefully revised and corrected-several new wood blocks being added. The book is adapted to suit every class of ship, whether steamer or sailing vessel. THE RIGGER'S GUIDE AND SEAMAN'S ASSISTANT. THE COMPASS, LEAD LINE, LOG LINE, &c. IT is requisite that every young person who has any idea of being a sailor, should learn the compass; also the marks and deeps on the lead line, and the knots on the log line. We will begin with the compass. First, commence with the north point, and go round with the sun :— B |