An universal dictionary of the marine: or, A copious explanation of the technical terms and phrases employed in the construction, equipment, furniture, machinery, movements, and military operations of a ship.
Illustrated with variety of original designs of shipping, in different situations; together with separate views of their masts, sails, yards, and rigging. To which is annexed, a translation of the French sea-terms and phrases, collected from the works of Mess. du Hamel, Aubin, Saverien, &c. By William Falconer ...

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Main Author

Falconer, William, 1732-1769.

Language(s)

English ; French

Published

London : Printed for T. Cadell, 1780.

Edition

New ed., cor.

Subjects

French language > French language / Dictionaries > French language / Dictionaries / English.
English language > English language / Dictionaries.
Shipbuilding > Shipbuilding / Dictionaries.
Naval art and science > Naval art and science / Dictionaries.

Note

Edition published in 1830 under title: A new and universal dictionary of the marine.

Physical Description

[420] p. XII fold. pl. 28 cm.

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