Rudiments of Naval Architecture is a comprehensive book written by James Peake in 1849. The book provides an in-depth explanation of the fundamental principles of naval architecture and their practical application in shipbuilding. It covers topics such as ship design, stability, buoyancy, resistance, propulsion, and construction. The author presents complex mathematical formulas and equations in a clear and concise manner, making it accessible to readers with varying levels of expertise. The book also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to aid in understanding the concepts discussed. It is an invaluable resource for naval architects, shipbuilders, and anyone interested in the science of naval architecture.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.