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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... fitted to carry a great sail, yet her velocity will not be proportionately increased, whilst her masts are more endangered by her sudden jerks and excessive labouring: and, in the last, she will be incapable of carrying sail without the ...
... fitted to carry a great sail, yet her velocity will not be proportionately increased, whilst her masts are more endangered by her sudden jerks and excessive labouring: and, in the last, she will be incapable of carrying sail without the ...
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... as to burst the bags, which should not therefore be too full of this material. Certain boats, more particularly those belonging to the Navy, are fitted with tanks filled with fresh water; and. BALLOON CANVAS. (See next page).
... as to burst the bags, which should not therefore be too full of this material. Certain boats, more particularly those belonging to the Navy, are fitted with tanks filled with fresh water; and. BALLOON CANVAS. (See next page).
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A. Ansted. Navy, are fitted with tanks filled with fresh water; and as this fresh water is with drawn for use, salt water can take its place in the tank. The cheapest form of ballast for boats (next to shingle) is cast iron, which should ...
A. Ansted. Navy, are fitted with tanks filled with fresh water; and as this fresh water is with drawn for use, salt water can take its place in the tank. The cheapest form of ballast for boats (next to shingle) is cast iron, which should ...
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... can sit. It has no keel, being often semicircular in section, and fitted with a small fin some way aft of the sculler which takes the place of keel; and the interior, except where the sculler sits, is covered in by oiled silk. It.
... can sit. It has no keel, being often semicircular in section, and fitted with a small fin some way aft of the sculler which takes the place of keel; and the interior, except where the sculler sits, is covered in by oiled silk. It.
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... fitted with sliding seats and long outriggers, and the well protected by a washboard, or coaming, some inches in height. The whole thing sometimes weighs no more than 17 lbs. These boats, it may well be imagined, are only suited to ...
... fitted with sliding seats and long outriggers, and the well protected by a washboard, or coaming, some inches in height. The whole thing sometimes weighs no more than 17 lbs. These boats, it may well be imagined, are only suited to ...
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