A Dictionary of Sea Terms (1919)Read Books Ltd, 16 Apr 2013 - 340 halaman This vintage book is an exhaustive and profusely illustrated dictionary of nineteenth- and eighteen-century nautical terminology. “A Dictionary of Sea Terms” will appeal to those with an interest in sailing, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Many old books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on sailing. |
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... employed in or about boats for money or wages; 5. Who is, or has been by trade or employment for wages, a mechanic, artisan, or labourer.” Amidships.—Generally speaking, the middle portion of a vessel. The point of intersection of two ...
... employed in or about boats for money or wages; 5. Who is, or has been by trade or employment for wages, a mechanic, artisan, or labourer.” Amidships.—Generally speaking, the middle portion of a vessel. The point of intersection of two ...
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... —so named on account of its shape (see fig.)— is employed by large ships on mud or other soft bottoms, where it obtains a hold far more secure than any other form. MUSHROOM ANCHOR. The objects in all these anchors (beyond the.
... —so named on account of its shape (see fig.)— is employed by large ships on mud or other soft bottoms, where it obtains a hold far more secure than any other form. MUSHROOM ANCHOR. The objects in all these anchors (beyond the.
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... employed on board ship. There is great difficulty in placing it where it shall not be exposed to draughts of air, and if it be placed high above the deck its indications are affected by rolling and the other motions of the ship.” (R. H. ...
... employed on board ship. There is great difficulty in placing it where it shall not be exposed to draughts of air, and if it be placed high above the deck its indications are affected by rolling and the other motions of the ship.” (R. H. ...
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... employed in ordinary rowing. Back and fill,—A term used of a vessel when, in a narrow channel, with the wind against her, but with a favourable tide, she allows herself to be carried on the tide, keeping in the stream by alternately ...
... employed in ordinary rowing. Back and fill,—A term used of a vessel when, in a narrow channel, with the wind against her, but with a favourable tide, she allows herself to be carried on the tide, keeping in the stream by alternately ...
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... employed in the cod fishery, on the Banks of Newfoundland. Bar (of a harbour).—A shoal or bank of sand, gravel, etc.; thrown up by the opposite action of the sea and river at the mouth of a river. Barepoles.—The masts, yards, etc., of a ...
... employed in the cod fishery, on the Banks of Newfoundland. Bar (of a harbour).—A shoal or bank of sand, gravel, etc.; thrown up by the opposite action of the sea and river at the mouth of a river. Barepoles.—The masts, yards, etc., of a ...
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