This informative book explains the complex relationship between magnetism, iron, steel, and compasses on ships. Timothy Augustine Lyons offers a detailed analysis of the different types of magnetism and how they affect the accuracy of compasses, as well as practical solutions for mitigating magnetic interference on ships.

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