A Dictionary of Sea Terms (1919)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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Spoken of the sails when laid flat against a mast, either by a sudden change of wind, or, in some instances, they may be laid aback for some special purpose. (See BACK.) A'baft.—Behind or towards the stern of a vessel.
Spoken of the sails when laid flat against a mast, either by a sudden change of wind, or, in some instances, they may be laid aback for some special purpose. (See BACK.) A'baft.—Behind or towards the stern of a vessel.
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Wind a'head.—Wind directly against the course of a vessel. A'hull.—“The situation of a ship when all her sails are furled, and her helm lashed on the leeside; she then lies nearly with her side to the wind and sea, her head somewhat ...
Wind a'head.—Wind directly against the course of a vessel. A'hull.—“The situation of a ship when all her sails are furled, and her helm lashed on the leeside; she then lies nearly with her side to the wind and sea, her head somewhat ...
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A vessel is described as ardent when, her tendency being to run up into the wind, she carries a good weather helm (which see). Ashore.—On terra firma. A vessel aground is sometimes spoken of as “ashore.” (See GROUND.) Astay.
A vessel is described as ardent when, her tendency being to run up into the wind, she carries a good weather helm (which see). Ashore.—On terra firma. A vessel aground is sometimes spoken of as “ashore.” (See GROUND.) Astay.
Halaman
By holding a foresail or a jib over to the weather side (the side upon which the wind is blowing) the boat's head will be thrown off, or away from the wind, and she will often come round; this is called boxing off her head.
By holding a foresail or a jib over to the weather side (the side upon which the wind is blowing) the boat's head will be thrown off, or away from the wind, and she will often come round; this is called boxing off her head.
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The veering of the wind in the direction opposite to that of the sun's circuit. Winds may continue veering in the direction of the sun for several days together, circling the compass several times; but the opposite to this, ...
The veering of the wind in the direction opposite to that of the sun's circuit. Winds may continue veering in the direction of the sun for several days together, circling the compass several times; but the opposite to this, ...
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