The textbook "General arrangement of ships" was written in accordance with the program of the subject of the same name for the main specialties of secondary shipbuilding educational institutions. The book contains general information about ships, their classification according to various characteristics. The main qualities of ships, hull design, architecture are considered. Much attention is paid to ship systems and devices, electrical equipment of ships, ship instruments. The issues of organizing shipbuilding and ship repair are covered, information about modern ships of the navy and their weapons is given.