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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... boom; nor must it be confounded with it, as the office of each is very different from the other. (See SPRIT.) Boom foresail (in a schooner).—The foresail; that is the gaff sail on the foremast. (See SCHOONER.) It is so called because it ...
... boom; nor must it be confounded with it, as the office of each is very different from the other. (See SPRIT.) Boom foresail (in a schooner).—The foresail; that is the gaff sail on the foremast. (See SCHOONER.) It is so called because it ...
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... boom or yardarm for the purpose of trimming the sail to which such a spar may be attached. In square rigged ships the braces trim the yards horizontally. Hence the orders brace back, brace in, brace or round up sharp, etc. Rudder braces ...
... boom or yardarm for the purpose of trimming the sail to which such a spar may be attached. In square rigged ships the braces trim the yards horizontally. Hence the orders brace back, brace in, brace or round up sharp, etc. Rudder braces ...
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... boom exists. They are common in fishing craft and almost invariable in seagoing barges. When brails are hauled taut, the sail is said to be brailed up. (See fig.) Break.—1. (Of the anchor.)—To out anchor. 2. (Of a sail.)—To stop a sail ...
... boom exists. They are common in fishing craft and almost invariable in seagoing barges. When brails are hauled taut, the sail is said to be brailed up. (See fig.) Break.—1. (Of the anchor.)—To out anchor. 2. (Of a sail.)—To stop a sail ...
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... boom).—A small fixed boom or short pole. It is usually seen, either as an extension aft to hold the block by which a mizzen sail is worked, or as a diminutive bowsprit for an open sailing boat. In the latter case, it is often of iron ...
... boom).—A small fixed boom or short pole. It is usually seen, either as an extension aft to hold the block by which a mizzen sail is worked, or as a diminutive bowsprit for an open sailing boat. In the latter case, it is often of iron ...
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... boom, was brought in by a Mr. Forbes, of America, some years ago; the description of this improved rig is quoted in Mr Davies' “Boat Sailing for Amateurs.” Cat's paw.—1. A name sometimes given to a light wind which sweeps gently over ...
... boom, was brought in by a Mr. Forbes, of America, some years ago; the description of this improved rig is quoted in Mr Davies' “Boat Sailing for Amateurs.” Cat's paw.—1. A name sometimes given to a light wind which sweeps gently over ...
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