Fair Winds & Following Seas
Moving With the Tides of History
Sailor Speak of the Week – Winch
Definition Noun Origin Probably earlier than the 16th century. From the Anglo-Saxon word, wince, meaning crank or handle. Comments Self-explanatory. Winches come in many types. Some are hand cranked, and others are powered. References Kemp, P. (1994). The Oxford Companion to Ships and the Sea. Oxford University Press. Rogers, J.G. (1985). Origins of Sea Terms.…
Sailor Speak of the Week – Tar
Definition Noun Origin Probably earlier than the 18th century. Comments (First definition) Thought to come from the fact that sailors wore clothes made of tarred cloth to waterproof them. (Second definition) Hemp lines and ropes will be impregnated with tar to preserve them, otherwise they’d rot. References Kemp, P. (1994). The Oxford Companion to Ships…
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