The Seaman's Guide to the Navigation of the Indian Ocean and China Sea: Including a Description of the Wind, Storms, Tides, Currents, &c., Sailing Directions ; a Full Account of All the Islands ; with Notes on Making Passages During the Different Seasons |
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The Seaman's Guide to the Navigation of the Indian Ocean and China Sea ... W. H. Rosser No preview available - 2017 |
The Seaman's Guide to the Navigation of the Indian Ocean and China Sea ... William Henry Rosser No preview available - 2018 |
The Seaman's Guide to the Navigation of the Indian Ocean and China Sea ... William Henry Rosser No preview available - 2018 |
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