What are some good book recommendations about Naval Architecture (hydrodynamics, structures and stability)?
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For general Naval Architecture with brief reference on all related subjects (hydrodynamics, structures, stability etc.) :
- Basic Ship Theory (Volume I & II) - E.C. Tupper
- Principles of Naval Architecture - Edward V. Lewis
- The Maritime Engineering Reference Book - Anthony A. Molland
For Hydrodynamics (Resistance & Propulsion):
- Hydrodynamics in Ship Design - Harold E. Saunders (SNAME)
- Basic Principles of Ship Propulsion - MAN Energy Solutions (Report)
- Ship Resistance and Propulsion (Practical Estimation of Ship Propulsive Power) - Anthony A. Molland
- Resistance and Propulsion of Ships - Sv. Aa. Harvald
- Design of Propulsion and Electric Power Generation Systems - D. Stapersma (IMarEST)
- Experimental Methods in Marine Hydrodynamics (Lecture Notes) - Sverre Steen (better understanding on model tests)
For Marine Structures:
- Design Principles of Ships and Marine Structures - S.C. Misra
- Design of Ship Hull Structures (A Practical Guide for Engineers) - Yasushisa Okumoto et al.
Old Historical Books about Naval Architecture (for extra reading 
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- Theoretical Naval Architecture - Edward L. Attwood
- A Treatise on Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding - Commander Richard W. Meade
- On the Rolling of Ships - William Froude
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Thanks George, nice feedback!
In addition to the above books provided by @George.Liadis, some extra books I enjoyed are
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Applied Naval Architecture, by Robert Zubaly
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Ships and Science: The Birth of Naval Architecture in the Scientific Revolution, 1600-1800, by Larrie D. Ferreiro
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Bouguer’s monumental book Trait du navire (Treatise of the Ship)
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Worthy of the Sea: K. Aage Nelson and his Legacy of Yacht Design, By Maynard Bray and Tom Jackson
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Interesting!!!
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