Originally published 1978 in Great Britain under title: The Country life book of nautical terms under sail

Includes bibliographical references and index

The Ship - Basic Terms -- General Terms -- Building A Ship - Keel to Bulwarks -- Masts, Spars, Sails and Rigging -- Reeving and Bousing -- Anchor, Capstan and Windlass -- Ballast, Stowage and Cargo -- Ship-Types -- Boats and Boatwork -- Sailors' Life, Customs and Tools -- Calls and Commands -- Sailing and Seamanship -- The Language of Flags -- Fishing and Whaling -- Navigation -- Tides and Currents -- Wind and Weather -- Pilotage and Charts -- Navigational Instruments -- Inshore and Ashore --

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