The Mate's Companion: Or Navigation As Practiced At Sea is a book written by M. Ion and published in 1883. The book is a comprehensive guide to navigation for sailors and mates, covering everything from the basics of navigation to advanced techniques and practices. It includes information on the use of instruments such as the sextant and compass, as well as detailed instructions on how to navigate using the stars, sun, and moon. The book also includes practical advice on how to handle a ship in various weather conditions and how to deal with emergencies at sea. Overall, The Mate's Companion is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in maritime navigation, whether a seasoned sailor or a novice mate.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.