The Sailor's Word-book


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The Overlook Illustrated Dictionary of Nautical Terms


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A useful and illustrated reference to nautical terms with more than 2500 alphabetical entries, often cross-referenced.







Origins of Sea Terms


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"Contains 1,248 entries pertaining to life onboard ship, hulls and rigging, shiphandling, sea and weather conditions, and naval and technical terms"--Front flap of jacket.










Glossary Of Ancient Egyptian Nautical Terms


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First Published in 1988. This glossary of ancient Egyptian nautical terms compounds the titles of naval personnel, harbour personnel and dockyard personnel. Following this, the glossary focuses on the ship types, ship parts, ship equipment and specific naval installations. Alongside miscellaneous terms, there is additional attention made to actual names of ships, boats, and temple barks. The title concludes with a comprehensive appendix.




Sailing


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Printed in an irresistible new gift format, this pocket dictionary brings new meaning to the things said at sea. The cleverly essential volume defines and illustrates the terms of sailing, from "ahoy" to "zephyr". Drawings throughout.