The sailor's word book: The classic source for over 14,000 nautical and naval terms
Smith, W.H. (2005). The sailor's word book: The classic source for over 14,000 nautical and naval terms. Revised (Orig. 1867). Conway: London. ISBN 978-0-85177-972-0. 744 pp.
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VLIZ: Reference REF.186 [105500]
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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. |
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