Definition Verb To run out a line. To change course. (of the wind in the northern hemisphere) To change direction in the clockwise fashion. Origin
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Sailor Speak of the Week – Trice
Definition Verb Alternatively: trise, trize, or trice up To hoist or haul in with a line. Origin 15th century from early Dutch, trijsen, of the
Sailor Speak of the Week – Seacock
Definition Noun An opening through the hull below the waterline, with the valve, to let a controllable amount of seawater in. Origin Probably the 16th
The Executor & the Operations of Death Squadron
Galactic Imperial Navy Star Dreadnought/Super Star Destroyer Introduction In honor of May the 4th (be with you), I thought I’d do a fun post on
Sailor Speak of the Week – Royal
Definition Noun A small sail hoisted above the topgallant sail. Origin The 17th century. Comments The term possibly came from the idea that anything royal
Fair Winds & Following Seas 