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.

Description

Main Author

Falconer, William, 1732-1769.

Language(s)

English ; French

Published

London, T. Cadell, 1784.

Subjects

Naval art and science > Naval art and science / Terminology.
Shipbuilding > Shipbuilding / Dictionaries > Shipbuilding / Dictionaries / English.
Naval art and science > Naval art and science / Dictionaries > Naval art and science / Dictionaries / English.

Note

First published in 1769.

Physical Description

1 v. (unpaged) 12 fold. illus. 27 cm.

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