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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... gunwale of a yacht or decked sailing boat may be when she lies much over. Anchor awash.—When, in weighing the anchor, it reaches the surface of the water, it is said to be awash. Away.—Gone: having let anything go: free. Carried away ...
... gunwale of a yacht or decked sailing boat may be when she lies much over. Anchor awash.—When, in weighing the anchor, it reaches the surface of the water, it is said to be awash. Away.—Gone: having let anything go: free. Carried away ...
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... than the gunwales. In such craft these plates are frequently called the channels. (See CHANNELS.) Chain bolts.—“Those bolts which are driven through the upper end of the preventer plates and the toe link of the chains.” This.
... than the gunwales. In such craft these plates are frequently called the channels. (See CHANNELS.) Chain bolts.—“Those bolts which are driven through the upper end of the preventer plates and the toe link of the chains.” This.
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... gunwale of a boat. It is most usually of metal: in yachts sometimes of brass. Fairleads are of different forms; but any ring or eyebolt which leads a rope is a fairlead (which see). Cirrus.—The cloud called “mare'stails.” Seen towards ...
... gunwale of a boat. It is most usually of metal: in yachts sometimes of brass. Fairleads are of different forms; but any ring or eyebolt which leads a rope is a fairlead (which see). Cirrus.—The cloud called “mare'stails.” Seen towards ...
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