Encyclopedia of Nautical KnowledgeA classic of nautical erudition, this volume enumerates and clarifies the multitude of terms and phrases relating to the sea. The authors have successfully endeavored to be complete on the practical side, sufficient on the theoretical, with a smattering of the historical. Words and terms ranging from the technical to the fanciful, all pertaining to the world of sailors, vessels, and marine life, are arranged and defined with both the salty dog and the landlubber in mind. No other single work approaches the exhaustive coverage of this unique book. |
Common terms and phrases
altitude anchor angle beam bilge block boat body boiler bolt-rope boom bottom bowsprit buoy cable called canvas capstan cargo carried chain chart coast compass craft crew deck distance edge engine feet fish fitted flag fore fore-and-aft fore-and-aft rigged forecastle formerly frame gaff gear halyards hauling hawser head heavy hemp hoisting horizontal hour angle hull indicated iron keel keelson lateen latitude length light lower magnetic mainsail marine mast meridian metal naval navigation oars old navy piece planking plate port position Pron propeller right ascension riveting rope rudder sail secured sextant ship shore signal space spar square star staysail steam steel steering stern stowed strake surface tack tackle tank term timber tion topsail U.S. Coast Guard U.S. navy upper usually vertical vessel weather weight whale wind wood wooden yard