The Sailor's Word Book - The Classic Source for Over 14,000 Nautical and Naval Terms

Landlubbers may be surprised to learn that at sea, a sheet is made of rope, not cloth. But even experienced sailors will discover new meanings for everyday words in this unique nautical reference. First published in 1867, The Sailor’s Word-Book defines some 14,000 terms from A, “the highest class of merchant ships,” to zumbra, “a Spanish skiff or yawl.” Whether the reader is a naval history buff, a fan of nautical fiction, or a yachting enthusiast, this new edition of a classic will prove a seaworthy companion. William Henry Smyth......Page 2 THE EDITOR'S PREFACE.......Page 3 INTRODUCTION.......Page 4 A.......Page 12 B.......Page 66 C.......Page 150 D.......Page 234 E.......Page 276 F.......Page 293 G.......Page 344 H.......Page 378 I.......Page 420 J.......Page 429 K.......Page 440 L.......Page 453 M.......Page 492 N.......Page 525 O.......Page 538 P.......Page 551 Q.......Page 594 R.......Page 600 S.......Page 634 T.......Page 728 U.......Page 765 V.......Page 770 W.......Page 777 X.......Page 803 Y.......Page 804 Z.......Page 807 Transcriber's Notes and Amendments:......Page 808 First published in 1867, The Sailor's Word-Book is an incomparable alphabetical digest of nautical terms - some 14,000 in all.