Glossary of Nautical Terms . Is to bring the cable under the cross-piece, and a turn round the bitt-head. a ship may perform all nautical operations without danger of shipwreck.
Nautical terms and Phrases . First used by seamen, it has only been traced back to the turn of the .. Nautical term, dating from at least the early 1600s, meaning the outfit of ..
SECTION 8 - GLOSSARY OF NAUTICAL TERMS SECTION 8 - GLOSSARY OF NAUTICAL TERMS .. distinguished from the end and the standing part; a single complete turn of line; bend in a river or coastline.
Sailing and the Tech Dinghy . however, if we use some standard nautical terms and the specific names for the .. A final word of advice avoid the tendency of making your turn too ..
The Simpler Points of Cruising . Simple Nautical Terms Before you head off No controlled reverse .. If anchored away from a general mooring area at night, then turn on this light to ..
Middle English Nautical Terminology . Many basic nautical terms borrowed from Old Norse remain in the language .. English nautical lexicon is a subject toward which Sandahl hopes to turn ..
