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Published in 1944, The Practical Loftman is a comprehensive guide to the design and construction of naval lofts, which were used for storing sails, rigging, and other equipment aboard ships. Drawing on the expertise of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, the book covers a wide range of topics related to loft work, from measuring and drawing plans to selecting and handling materials. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.