Topic & Content Published in 1967 and similar in the topic (but not necessarily in content or presentation) to Conal Furay and Michael Salevouris’s The
Month: October 2021
Sailor Speak of the Week – Oakum
Definition Noun Caulking material made out of fine tarred yard and fibers. Early types were also made of flax, known as tow. Origin Probably earlier
Sailor Speak of the Week – Nylon
Definition Noun A synthetic fiber used to make modern sails and cordage. Origin 20th century. Originally a trade name from its maker, DuPont, it’s now
Book Review: A Companion to the Study of History by Michael Stanford
Topic & Content Published in 1994, this book is about the theoretical and philosophical concepts behind the study of history as past events and the
Sailor Speak of the Week – Moor
Definition Verb To secure a vessel to a particular place (such as a pier or the seabed) using an anchor or ropes. Origin Probably earlier
Sailor Speak of the Week – Lateen
Definition Noun A triangular fore-and-aft sail on a long yard which is at deck level forward and high aft. Origin Probably earlier than the 18th
Fair Winds & Following Seas 