Fair Winds & Following Seas
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Sailor Speak of the Week – Diotric Light
Definition Noun Origin 18th century. From the Greek word, dioprikos, meaning roughly refraction. Comments See also Fresnel lens. References Rogers, J.G. (1985). Origins of Sea Terms. Mystic Seaport.
Sailor Speak of the Week – Candy Stowage
Definition Noun Origin 19th century. Comments Not familiar with this term myself, but it makes sense. References Rogers, J.G. (1985). Origins of Sea Terms. Mystic Seaport.
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