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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... shrouds or stays, are called bolsters or bibbs. Bolt.—The appearance of a bolt is well known to everyone, whether ashore or afloat; it is a short rod, usually of iron or other metal (though occasionally of wood, when it is known as a ...
... shrouds or stays, are called bolsters or bibbs. Bolt.—The appearance of a bolt is well known to everyone, whether ashore or afloat; it is a short rod, usually of iron or other metal (though occasionally of wood, when it is known as a ...
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... shrouds of a bowsprit, which are said to be boomed out on its whiskers. Sail booms take their names from the sails they extend, as the main, mizzen, or spinnaker booms. They constitute the only means whereby such sails can be taken ...
... shrouds of a bowsprit, which are said to be boomed out on its whiskers. Sail booms take their names from the sails they extend, as the main, mizzen, or spinnaker booms. They constitute the only means whereby such sails can be taken ...
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... shrouds, it may be laid forward by the bowsprit. Lug sail boom.—The lower yard of a balancelug is called tire boom. Jiggerboom.—The bumpkin which, in yawls, is often set out and fixed beyond the taffrail is sometimes known as the ...
... shrouds, it may be laid forward by the bowsprit. Lug sail boom.—The lower yard of a balancelug is called tire boom. Jiggerboom.—The bumpkin which, in yawls, is often set out and fixed beyond the taffrail is sometimes known as the ...
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A. Ansted. FIG. 2—ROWING. BOWSPRTT. A. Cranseiron. B. Topmast forestay. C. Bobstay purchase. D. Bobstay. E. Rising line. F. Bowsprit shrouds. G. Bobstay fall. H. Gammoning iron J. Knighthead. K. Crossbitt. L. Traveller with jb outhaul.
A. Ansted. FIG. 2—ROWING. BOWSPRTT. A. Cranseiron. B. Topmast forestay. C. Bobstay purchase. D. Bobstay. E. Rising line. F. Bowsprit shrouds. G. Bobstay fall. H. Gammoning iron J. Knighthead. K. Crossbitt. L. Traveller with jb outhaul.
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... shrouds, and if the boat is very narrow or the spar very long, these bowspritshrouds are boomed out—i.e., extended on small crosstrees called whiskers (which see). The shrouds lead to the bows and are set up (or tightened) by means of a ...
... shrouds, and if the boat is very narrow or the spar very long, these bowspritshrouds are boomed out—i.e., extended on small crosstrees called whiskers (which see). The shrouds lead to the bows and are set up (or tightened) by means of a ...
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