This third edition of a three-part book on diesel engines is intended for all who work with diesel engines for maritime propulsion and power generation:

- Maritime training institutes and maritime universities

- Maintenance and reconditioning companies

- Shipping companies deep-sea, inland, towage, dredging and heavy-load cargo

- Insurance companies, classification bureaus, surveyors

- Shipping industry suppliers, suppliers of engine parts, fuel and lubricating oil

- Engine manufacturers and ...

Part 5 of the series “The Science of Sailing” has been allotted to four distinct topics. The first of these is associated with force- and moment equilibrium and free moments—the basis for the calculation of the performance of sailing craft. The second deals with the lift, drag, and moment properties of foils and foil sections such as keels and rudders. The third covers the design and performance of different hull forms, and the fourth is my personal account of the design of “Australia...