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ee Reviews of Late Books a aaa wae_mm Ship Management and Operation, by Hobart S. Perry, Ph. D., assistant pro- fessor of commerce and transportation, University of Pennsylvania; Cloth, 310 pages, 6 x 9 inches; published by Sim- mons-Boardman Publishing Co., New York, and supplied by Marine REVIEW, Cleveland, for $4 plus 15 cents postage and in Europe by the Penton Publish- ing Co., Ltd., Caxton House, London, for 20s, postage extra. This book is based upon a course in ship management and operation given by the author, enlarged and sup- plemented by latest available statis- tical data. Most of the material is new, having been obtained by original re- search and includes information sel- dom given out by shipping officials _ The organization of a shipping com- pany’s operating department is des- scribed in detail. The duties and ac- tivities of the various branches are explained with the most important work of each branch given special emphasis. The three other parts of the book deal with shipping personnel admini- stration, types of vessels in relation to their cargoes and the power problem of ships, covering types of engines now in most general use. This book will appeal particularly to the younger members of shipping companies seeking to orient themselves in the industry and find roads to ad- vancement. Business men and others who are interested in the successful operation of American shipping will find in it a clear description of modern methods used in its management. It is also suitable as a text for college courses on marine transportation. Libraries can place it on their refer- ence shelves, as it affords a compre- hensive survey of the present stage of development of the American merchant marine. Scoop Circulation, by Lieut. Comdr. H. Allen Gosnell, U. S. N. R., cloth, 69 pages, 5 x 8 inches, published by Sim- mons-Boardman Publishing Co., New York, and supplied by Marine Review, Cleveland, for $2.50 plus 15 cents post- age and in Europe by the Penton Pub- lishing Co., Ltd., Caxton House, Lon- don, for 12s 6d net. This volume is the first book dealing with a subject which is of growing in- terest to naval architects and others concerned with the installation of im- proved engine room equipment. Dur- ing his 14 years commission in the United States naval reserve the author has specialized on engineering prob- lems and the book is the result of a study undertaken because of the lack of any formulated knowledge on scoop circulation and the influence of scoops on condensing equipment. It is a sub- ject receiving considerable attention in 56 naval circles and is being considered for application to passenger and cargo ships. The book is based upon original ma- terials. The design of the scoop itself has been largely a matter of “cut and try.” These data were obtained from specific designs for various types of vessels extending over a period of years. The effect of scoop circulation upon various pieces of condensing equipment is dealt with at length. In order to make the subject com- plete it is carried all the way through to the feed and filter tank. In the case of the units little affected by the em- ployment of scoops, brief attention is given to the requirements of marine equipment as against that used ashore. The book contains illustrations of vari- ous evacuating units as well as photo- graphs of naval vessels of the types using scoop circulation. The author also presents descriptions of two typi- cal scoop installations including their condensing and evacuating equipment. Port and Terminal Charges at United States Ports, by Corps of En- gineers, United States Army, and Bu- reau of Operations, United States Shipping Board, 1931 edition; paper, 635 pages, 6 x 9 inches; copies sup- plied by Superintendent of Docu- ments, Government Printing Office, Washington, at $1.25 per copy. The wide scope of this book, issued annually, and the detailed way in which the subject is treated make it a standard book or reference for those in the shipping world who require au- thentic information regarding port dues and charges throughout the United States. Among other subjects covered in the volume are pilotage, towage, dock- age, harbor dues, port warden’s fees, fuel, stevedore and labor charges, wharfage, handling, storage, and other services and charges at indi- vidual ports with summarized infor- mation regarding the physical fea- tures and commerce. Volume is divided into two parts. Part 1 contains information regard- ing the charges of the United States government and the more important governmental regulations affecting the movement of vessels, freight and passengers, these regulations general- ly being the same for all ports. Part 2 contains information in detail re- garding charges and services at the individual ports, following a standard arrangement of subjects. The United States Shipping Board —Service Monographs of the United States Government No. 63, by Darrell Hevenor Smith and Paul V. Betters; cloth, 338 pages, 54% x 8% inches: MARINE REVIEw—July, 1931 published by The Brookings Instity- tion, Washington, D. C.; price $2.50, This book is one of a series of mono- graphs prepared by the Institute for Government Research giving a de. tailed description of each of the dis- tinct services of the government. These monographs are all prepared according to a uniform plan. They give: First, the history of the es- tablishment and development of the service; second, its functions, de- scribed not in general terms, but by detailing its specific activities; third, its organization for the handling of these activities; fourth, the character of its plant; fifth, a compilation of, or reference to, the laws and regulations governing its operations; sixth, finan- cial statements showing its appropria- tions, expenditures and other data for a period of years; and, finally, a full bibliography of the sources of infor- mation, official and private, bearing on the service and its operations. These monographs are wholly de- scriptive in character and serve the double purpose of furnishing an es- sential tool for efficient legislation, administration and popular control and of laying the basis for critical and constructive work on the part of those upon whom responsibility for such work primarily rests. Daily Metal Trade Standard Steet Price Extras, by Penton Publishing Co., Cleveland, edited by Walter S. Doxsey, editor Daily Metal Trade, second edition, revised and enlarged,. 7% x 54 inches, paper, price $1 post- paid. The standard differentials selected: for this handbook are used generally by leading producers of iron and steel in pricing mill products and the book is a handy reference for all users of steel, purchasing agents, estimators, salesmen and sales executives. It was formerly known as The Differen-. tial Handbook to Standard Steel Price Extras. The Ports of San Diego and San Luis: Obispo, Calif. Part 2 port Series No. 18.,. by board of engineers for rivers and harbors of the war department and the bureau of operations, United States- shipping board, paper, 6 x 9 inches; copies upon request, Board of Engi- neers for Rivers and Harbors, 2848: Munitions building, Washington. The report contains full information: regarding port and harbor conditions,. port customs and regulations, services: and charges, fuel and supplies; facili- ties available for service to commerce and shipping, including piers, wharves: grain elevators, storage warehouses,. bulk freight storage, marine railways, marine repair plants, coal and oil bunkering facilities, floating equipment,. wrecking and salvage equipment; rail- road and steamship lines, and their charges and practices in connection: with terminal service. Maps are pre- sented showing the location of the prin- cipal facilities at the ports. Te NO eee Ie aes