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Modern Marine Engineer's Manual, Volume II
Editor in Chief, Alan Osbourne, U.S. Maritime Commission

Contributing Editors: John H. Clarke, J. F. Hecking, P. De W. Smith, Kenneth H. Martin, John W. Markert, Frank C. Messaros, Earl S. Shulters, W. H. Robinson
Published by Cornell Maritime Press, New York, 1943

Hardcover, 7.25" x 5" and nearly 2 inches thick!

Foreword by James L. Bates, Director, Technical Division, U.S. Maritime Commission

Contents: Marine Diesel Engines, Modern Marine Refrigeration, Heating, Ventilation, Insulation, Steering Gear and Deck Machinery, Modern Marine Electricity, Instruments, Propellers and Propulsion, Tests and Trials, Tables

In the "Insulation" chapter there is a wealth of information about ASBESTOS use.  This chapter, entitled "Insulation" says that it is "Based On Best Practice Of Leading Manufacturers."

Some of the ASBESTOS references:

"Molded and felted amosite asbestos may be used up to 750 degrees"
Asbestos insulation for boilers
Boiler Casings - Amosite Asbestos blocks
Breeching and ducts, external
Turbines or reciprocating engines (see illustration below)
Hot water heaters and storage tank, hot air heaters and ducts, flues and fan housing
Pipe insulation
Flanges, valves, and fittings
Illustration of Asbestos felt and Asbestos cloth being used
Illustration: Application of Asbestos felt covered with cement for fittings 2.5" and over
Cold Water Pipes - Fresh or Salt Water
Monel metal reinforced asbestos cloth is also mentioned

CONDITION: Book is in good condition.  Some scrapes and minor wear to covers and edges.  Endpapers have some marks, but otherwise pages appear mostly clean and unmarked. 
Modern Marine Engineer's Manual
Vol. II
$55