“The anchors now made are contrived so as to sink into the ground as soon as they reach it, and to hold a great strain before they can be loosened or dislodged from their station.” MadeStationsStrainAnchors Book:Falconers Marine Dictionary (1780) Source: Falconers Marine Dictionary (1780)
“The admiral, or commander in chief of a squadron, being frequently invested with a great charge, on which the fate of a kingdom may depend, ought certainly to be possessed of abilities equal to so important a station and so extensive a command.” MayImportantAbilityFateDependsOughtEqualKingdomsCommandChiefsStationsPossessedCommandersCommander In ChiefAdmiral Book:Falconers Marine Dictionary (1780) Source: Falconers Marine Dictionary (1780)