THE BOSTON NAUTICAL COLLEGE. This NAUTICAL COLLEGE, CONDUCTED UNDER THE EXPRESS SANCTION OF THE MERCHANTS AND UNDERWRITERS OF BOSTON, offers to all who wish to acquire a THOROUGHLY PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE OF NAVIGATION AND SEAMANSHIP, as required at sea,-facilities and advantages not found at any other institution in the United States except the Naval Academy. The School is furnished with all the requisites and appliances for Practical Instruction, such as Charts, Quadrants, Sextants, Azimuth Compasses, Globes, Instruments, Log Lines, Second Glasses, and is under the direct charge of CAPT. THOMPSON, a PRACTICAL NAYIGATOR, of twenty years experience as Shipmaster, and who devotes his time exclusively to these Branches. The Course of Instruction is such as would be given on board Ship— PRACTICAL and not theoretICAL-fully qualifying the student to perform all the duties of the Quarter Deck. All the New Methods of Navigation are Taught, and the student thoroughly instructed in the use of the Sextant, Quadrant, and Chart. Thus, the whole course of instruction is THOROUGHLY PRACTICAL, and such as only an EXPERIENCED NAVIGATOR can impart, and such as will fully qualify the student to take HIGH RANK on the Quarter Deck. There is no similar Institution in the United States. Each student receives separate instruction, and attends during those hours most.convenient to himself, Day or Evening. The ordinary time for a complete Naval Course is about three months. Shipmaster's Course from four to six weeks, according to one's previous knowledge. Mate's Course from three to six weeks; and for 'Coaster's Course from one to three weeks. THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATE SPEAKS FOR ITSELF. BOSTON, SEPT. 17th, 1861. The undersigned, aware of the importance of a PRACTICAL knowledge of Navigation in all its branches, to those who follow the sea as a profession, and being well satisfied that CAPT. ERASMUS THOMPSON, from his long experience as a Navigator, is eminently qualified to impart thoroughly practical instruction both in Navigation and Seamanship, do most cordially recommend him as a teacher to all who desire a thorough knowledge of Practical Navigation. F. W. LINCOLN, JR., Mayor of Boston. CALEB CURTIS, Esq., President Neptune Ins. Co. J. B. GARDINER, Esq., India Wharf, Boston. 66 66 66 DANIEL DESHON, C. B. FESSENDEN, Esq., State Street, E. E. DAVISON, Esq., Lewis Wharf, Messrs. THAXTER & SON, State Street, JOSEPH GIBBENS, Esq., New England Insurance Co. Capt. Edw. H. FREEMAN, U. S. Revenue Service, 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 FRED. W. WALBRIDGE, Esq., 66 Capt. J. H. HADLEY, Ship Santiago, 66 Capt. JOHN F. DEARBORN, Ship John and Albert, 66 66 Capt. JOSEPH REINEY, Ship Europa, Capt. Thompson is the only EXPERIENCED SHIPMASTER engaged in teaching Navigation in Boston, and examines for the Boston Board. NO CLASSES. Students can commence at any time and pursue their studies separately. Each student receives individual instruction, and can progress as rapidly as his enterprise and abilities will permit. From 10 A. M to 3 P. M. The rooms will be open from nine to three, and those who wish to study can do so. The evening sessions are from seven to nine. DIPLOMAS Will be awarded to all students who pass a satisfactory examination at this College. BOSTON NAUTICAL COLLege. CAPT. E. THOMPSON. The Attention of Officers and Commanders in the Merchant Marine Service Is called to the Business Cards contained in this Book. We can assure them that the Advertisers stand at the head of their several specialities in trade, and are highly honorable men in all their dealings. Their goods are of the very best, and can be obtained at fair prices. We know whereof we speak, and would respectfully say to our friends GIVE THEM A CALL. FOR THE SUPERIORITY OF THE CHICKERING PIANOS. They have been awarded, during the past forty-four years, SIXTY-TWO MEDALS and FIRST PREMIUMS-sixty at exhibitions throughout the United States. PRIZE MEDAL AT THE WORLD'S FAIR, LONDON. The First Grand Prize, the highest award, The Legion of Honor and a Grand Gold Medal at the EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE, PARIS, 1867. 652 BROADWAY, } NEW YORK. WAREROOMS: 246 WASHINGTON ST. BOSTON. |