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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... , is a good practice; it increases their length of life. When beached for any length of time, however, they should occasionally be half filled with water to keep their strakes swelled. Beacon.—A landmark put up to steer by.
... , is a good practice; it increases their length of life. When beached for any length of time, however, they should occasionally be half filled with water to keep their strakes swelled. Beacon.—A landmark put up to steer by.
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A. Ansted. their strakes swelled. Beacon.—A landmark put up to steer by. A pole marking out a shoal or a channel. Beak, beakhead.—The beak is the extreme forepart of a vessel. “The beakhead, in large vessels with figureheads, is the ...
A. Ansted. their strakes swelled. Beacon.—A landmark put up to steer by. A pole marking out a shoal or a channel. Beak, beakhead.—The beak is the extreme forepart of a vessel. “The beakhead, in large vessels with figureheads, is the ...
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... and upper futtocks bolted to them. Bent timbers or bent heads.—These, in a small boat, correspond to the ribs in a larger vessel. Each is usually of one piece, steamed and bent into the shape of the boat; and the strakes (or planking)
... and upper futtocks bolted to them. Bent timbers or bent heads.—These, in a small boat, correspond to the ribs in a larger vessel. Each is usually of one piece, steamed and bent into the shape of the boat; and the strakes (or planking)
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A. Ansted. the shape of the boat; and the strakes (or planking) are secured to them. They are also called heads, meaning bentheads. Bent on a splice.—A sailor's manner of expressing that some person is bent upon getting married. Beneap ...
A. Ansted. the shape of the boat; and the strakes (or planking) are secured to them. They are also called heads, meaning bentheads. Bent on a splice.—A sailor's manner of expressing that some person is bent upon getting married. Beneap ...
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... building, of disposing the planks of the sides. 1. Clincher, clench, or lapstrake. 2. Carvel. 3. Diagonal. A clincherbuilt boat is one in which the strakes overlap This is the style most generally in vogue for small boats.
... building, of disposing the planks of the sides. 1. Clincher, clench, or lapstrake. 2. Carvel. 3. Diagonal. A clincherbuilt boat is one in which the strakes overlap This is the style most generally in vogue for small boats.
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