Moving with the tides of history
Definition Noun The steering apparatus of a vessel. Origin Probably earlier than the 18th century. Possibly from Old Norse, hjalmvoh, meaning rudder handle. Comments Whatever
Note: for the sake of simplicity, I’ll be using these terms in a very general manner. Different sailors from different eras, experiences, or backgrounds can
Definition Noun The upper edge on the side of a vessel. Origin 15th century. Comments Also spelled gunnel. The term has changed over the years
John Campbell has put together a significant reference work on the weapons of the major navies of the world during WWII. I doubt most people
Definition Verb To fold or roll a sail on its yard or boom. Origin Probably earlier than the 17th century. Earlier terms were furdle and
Sailing Vessels as Warships The development of sailing vessels from merchant ships into actual warships was a very slow and gradual process. By the 1400s,
