The Ship Captain's Guide: Or Instructions To Masters Of Vessels In The Merchant Service (1854) is a comprehensive guidebook written by H. Hewison and published by an unknown publisher. The book is aimed at ship captains and provides detailed instructions on how to navigate and manage vessels in the merchant service. It covers a wide range of topics, including the art of navigation, the use of nautical instruments, the handling of sails, the management of crew and cargo, the laws and regulations governing the maritime industry, and much more. The guidebook is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both experienced and novice ship captains. It is an invaluable resource for anyone working in the merchant service, as well as for anyone with an interest in maritime history and culture.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.