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How to Avoid Huge Ships Paperback – January 1, 1993

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Cornell Maritime Pr/Tidewater Pub
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January 1, 1993
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6 x 0.25 x 9 inches
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0870334336
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cornell Maritime Pr/Tidewater Pub; 2nd edition (January 1, 1993)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0870334336
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0870334337
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.25 x 9 inches

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Theresa

Best Wedding Present We Could Think to Give

Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2015

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I bought the book, How to Avoid Huge Ships, for my brother and his Bride based on other reader's comments on the advice in this 99 page book as the most insightful on avoiding a lifetime of Huge Ships which are apt to show themselves in even the strongest of marriages. For my brother, the self-proclaimed “Little Ship” of the family, these pages are full of wisdom that raises Captain Trimmer’s words well above any advice that could be gleaned from watching Dr. Phil or Oprah, or even writing for bits of encouragement from Dear Abby or her sister, Ann Landers, on avoiding Huge Ships that can be encountered in a marriage. The Captain goes step by step identifying in chapter one the characteristics of Huge Ships and in later chapters goes into detail of the forces and environmental impacts of Huge Ships – which is vital for the bride to know when entering into a lifetime commitment with a Ship. If these items are not recognized early on, Little Ships can run into Big Ships, or worse, Huge Ships. Anyone can buy sets of China, soup bowls, etc., but they can be smashed.. or otherwise ruined in events where Huge Ships are not avoided. What would be the point of these gifts without knowing how to avoid Ships of Magnitude! So read away my Little Ship brother and Soon to be Bride of our family's Little Ship. May you both have Fair Winds and Following Seas in your marriage, Vonny and Philip, and (of course) may you be blessed with a fleet of Little Ships!

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A. Laguna

The Gift of Paper - One man's tale of nautical safety and anniversary presents

Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2011

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My wife and I are both avid boaters. We've often pondered the appropriate protocol while at the helm, for huge ship avoidance. Captain Trimmer has both educated and enlightened us on the subject. In fact, on a recent trip to Jamaica, we encountered what could only be described as a HUGE SHIP, and summarily avoided it with a deft hand at the controls. I credit this work of nautical genius with our cool response, eventual safety, and ability to live to tell the tale.

Should you doubt the need for this book in your library of nautical tomes, look no further than this review for affirmation that this is a must have for any seafarer. So much so that when I was looking for a gift for my bride on the one year anniversary of our nuptials, I chose this book to fulfill the gift of paper.

Happy Anniversary, Baby!!

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Dave

Be careful to get the latest edition

Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2015

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I don't want to be negative but none of the reviews I have read have addressed the fact that there are two editions. You want to make sure you buy the latest edition so that you have the most up-to-date information. Do you want to get run over by a huge ship just because you neglected to buy the latest edition? No, I didn't think so.

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Amber Buric

Excellent directions, except for the one...

Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2023

I found the recommendation to go right to be absolutely spot on, not to mention being extremely well written and adequately researched. However, the recommendation to go left was a bit lacking, and left me wondering if I would in fact be able to avoid large ships with this questionable method.

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R. McLaughlin

This book could save your life!

Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2013

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I'm very much scared of ships. I live over a hundred miles inland and at 6,000 feet elevation but one can never be too careful!

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Citizen John

Fight the real enemy

Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2013

On the surface, Capt. Trimmer's book would appear to the casual reader to simply be a treatise on maritime safety, and thus, beyond reproach. For those of you waiting for the movie, NO SPOILERS here, but on closer examination, I can't help but think this is simply another attempt of the Anti-Huge Ship movement to promote their extremist agenda.

I am appalled by some of the anti-Huge Ship hate speech put forth by some of the commenters here. It just goes to show how far the distorted views of icebergs, big rocks, coral reefs, and other fringe elements (who get FAR too much attention in our media) has infiltrated the thinking of otherwise well-meaning citizens. Don't they realize that these zealots will stop at nothing until they get what they want, and Huge Ships are ignored into oblivion?

By simply reviewing the "Customers Who Viewed This Item Also Viewed" section, it is plain to see who the real enemy is here. These hate-filled, shadowy individuals also were interested in: Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal 26.8 oz (Pack of 8), $82.61; Lego Star Wars Ultimate Collector's Millennium Falcon, $3,856.99; Uranium Ore, $39.95.

Wake up people! Am I the only one seeing the threat here? These people are clearly assembling uranium-powered, Lego-built Millenium Falcon craft - fast, non-Huge, easy to assemble for ages 16+, and undetectable by conventional radar. Then, once they are hopped up on a high-carb breakfast, they are off to go avoid some Huge Ships. Altruistic rebel alliance my left ear, these people are out to undermine our very way of life, and it starts with the shunning of Huge Ships!

Consider for a moment the role that Huge Ships have played in the formation of our Great Country. Without Huge Ships, our early settlers would never have been able to travel across the Great Plains, sweeping ever westward to spread their message of love and tolerance, and inform the native groups already living there that they had, at long last, been discovered! That's not just my opinion, that's a fact as far as I know. Not to mention that without these oceangoing leviathans, we would never have landed on the Moon, for Pete's sake! While this may not be factually accurate, it still illustrates my point quite well.

It's time we all recognize the true agenda of these behemoth bashers - to convince us that Huge Ships are somehow unacceptable and worthy of avoidance, thus, slowly but surely leading us to turn our backs on each other and our heritage. I urge all concerned citizens to do as I have done - boost awareness in your community and show your support for Huge Ships by affixing a link of anchor chain to the bumper of your vehicle. This tells everyone, "I support Huge Ships!" Just remember to use the good kind of duct tape because these things are pretty heavy. Let everyone on the road know - Huge Ships deserve our tolerance! It's time we all recognize that Huge Ships are a valuable part of our Way of Life and are undeserving of our indifference.

By the way, that uranium ore is a bargain!

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