“The head of a ship however has not always an immediate relation to her name, at least in the British navy.”
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Falconers Marine Dictionary (1780)
The Falconers Marine Dictionary (1780) is a historical text that serves as an authoritative guide to the language and concepts of marine navigation and seafaring during the late 18th century. It includes detailed definitions of terms, explanations of navigation techniques, and insights into the maritime culture of the time. more
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Source: Falconers Marine Dictionary (1780)
Source: A New and Universal Dictionary of the Marine: Being, a Copious Explanation of the Technical Terms and Phrases Usually Employed in the Construction, Equipment, Machinery, Movements, and Military, as Well as Naval Operations of Ships: with Such Parts of Astronomy, and Navigation, as Will be Found Useful to Practical Navigators
Source: Falconers Marine Dictionary (1780)
Source: Falconers Marine Dictionary (1780)
Source: Falconers Marine Dictionary (1780)
Source: An Universal Dictionary of the Marine: Or, A Copious Explanation of the Technical Terms and Phrases Employed in the Construction, Equipment, Furniture, Machinery, Movements, and Military Operations of a Ship
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