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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... square rigged vessels this is only done on special occasions, when it is called laying the sails aback. In small craft the practice is more frequent, and especially with boats which are slow in stays, (i.e., in coming round, in tacking) ...
... square rigged vessels this is only done on special occasions, when it is called laying the sails aback. In small craft the practice is more frequent, and especially with boats which are slow in stays, (i.e., in coming round, in tacking) ...
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... rigged, carrying square sail, occasionally a square topsail, and sometimes, even, a mizzen staysail. But it was also rigged otherwise, as schooner or brigantine. These vessels are still to be seen. Bind.—To wind around, as binding the ...
... rigged, carrying square sail, occasionally a square topsail, and sometimes, even, a mizzen staysail. But it was also rigged otherwise, as schooner or brigantine. These vessels are still to be seen. Bind.—To wind around, as binding the ...
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... square head. All blocks, however, are not furnished with sheaves. Those usually employed in standing rigging are blind or dead—i.e., merely pierced with holes. Such are deadeyes, by which shrouds are hauled taut, and blind pulleys ...
... square head. All blocks, however, are not furnished with sheaves. Those usually employed in standing rigging are blind or dead—i.e., merely pierced with holes. Such are deadeyes, by which shrouds are hauled taut, and blind pulleys ...
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... square rigged ship take the halyards of the studdingsails, while in foreandaft rig a jewel block may be fitted to the end of the gaff for the flaghalyard. Snatch block.—A block of one sheave into which the bight of a rope can be slipped ...
... square rigged ship take the halyards of the studdingsails, while in foreandaft rig a jewel block may be fitted to the end of the gaff for the flaghalyard. Snatch block.—A block of one sheave into which the bight of a rope can be slipped ...
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A. Ansted. hoisted at the fore part of the rigging, either on the bowsprit, forestay, etc. It is a blue flag, with a white square in centre. To look blue.—To look astonished or foolish. Till all is blue.—Till the end of all things. To ...
A. Ansted. hoisted at the fore part of the rigging, either on the bowsprit, forestay, etc. It is a blue flag, with a white square in centre. To look blue.—To look astonished or foolish. Till all is blue.—Till the end of all things. To ...
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