WW2 US USN Navy Seamanship Manual Dated 1944 Used Softcover Reference Book

This item is an original “WW2 US USN Navy Seamanship Manual,” dated 1944. Issued during the Second World War by the United States Navy, the manual served as a comprehensive reference for sailors undergoing training in seamanship. The softcover book covers essential maritime topics, including navigation, ship handling, knots and ropework, anchoring, signaling, and safety procedures as practiced by the US Navy during the period. The content is illustrated with diagrams and technical drawings to support instruction and facilitate understanding. The manual is marked as “used,” and exhibits signs of age and handling consistent with its era, such as wear to the cover and possible annotations by previous users. As an authentic reference book from 1944, it provides detailed insight into the practices, protocols, and knowledge imparted to Navy personnel in World War II. The manual is a relevant historical artifact for study and research into naval training and maritime history.