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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... boat's head. Clyde lug.—(See LUG.) Coach.—In rowing, one who teaches a crew, or prepares them for a race. Coak, or ... boats) form one continuous wall round all hatchways, but should leave the spaces between them open, so that water ...
... boat's head. Clyde lug.—(See LUG.) Coach.—In rowing, one who teaches a crew, or prepares them for a race. Coak, or ... boats) form one continuous wall round all hatchways, but should leave the spaces between them open, so that water ...
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... open boat varying in form according to locality. The coble of the Northumbrian coast is a boat of somewhat remarkable appearance, and equally remarkable in its suitability to the work demanded of it; it sails well, rows well and beaches ...
... open boat varying in form according to locality. The coble of the Northumbrian coast is a boat of somewhat remarkable appearance, and equally remarkable in its suitability to the work demanded of it; it sails well, rows well and beaches ...
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... boats, the open space in the deck. In the two latter cases, however, the word well is more frequently used. Cockle shell.—A term used to describe a small or very light boat, which is supposed to be no safer on the waters than a cockle ...
... boats, the open space in the deck. In the two latter cases, however, the word well is more frequently used. Cockle shell.—A term used to describe a small or very light boat, which is supposed to be no safer on the waters than a cockle ...
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... boat. In rowing language he is usually spoken of as the “cox.” His position ... open and uncrowded waters, to put the tiller or rudder lines into the hands ... boat used in crab fishing. 2.
... boat. In rowing language he is usually spoken of as the “cox.” His position ... open and uncrowded waters, to put the tiller or rudder lines into the hands ... boat used in crab fishing. 2.
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... open sailing boat at one time common on the coast of Norfolk—hence called the Cromer crabboat. A description of it is given by Mr. Christopher Davies in his “Boat Sailing for Amateurs.” To catch a crab.—An accident which may occur in ...
... open sailing boat at one time common on the coast of Norfolk—hence called the Cromer crabboat. A description of it is given by Mr. Christopher Davies in his “Boat Sailing for Amateurs.” To catch a crab.—An accident which may occur in ...
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