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
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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
Book Review: Titans of the Seas by James & William Belote
Topic & Content Published in 1975, this book is an examination of aircraft carrier development and the major carrier operations and carrier battles of the
