“The fleet being thus more inclosed will more readily observe the signals, and with greater facility form itself into the line of battle a circumstance which should be kept in view in every order of sailing.” InspirationalShouldFunnyFormOrderLinesViewsGreaterCircumstancesBattleSailingSignalsFacility Book:Falconers Marine Dictionary (1780) Source: Falconers Marine Dictionary (1780)
“In the time of battle the hammocs, together with their bedding, are all firmly corded, and fixed in the nettings on the quarter-deck, or whereever the men are too much exposed to the view or fire of the enemy.” MenTogetherViewsEnemyFireToo MuchHe ManBattleFixedExposedQuartersDeckBedding Book:Falconers Marine Dictionary (1780) Source: Falconers Marine Dictionary (1780)