A naval expositor : shewing and explaining the words and terms of art…
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"A Naval Expositor: Shewing and Explaining the Words and Terms of Art…" by Thomas Riley Blanckley is a reference book on naval terminology written in the early 18th century. This work serves as a comprehensive guide, detailing the language specific to the design, construction, and operation of ships, along with the duties of naval officers. Its essence lies in providing clarifications on the various terms associated with shipbuilding and maritime operations. The
opening of this publication introduces the reader to a meticulous arrangement of nautical terminology, ranging from the structural elements of a ship, such as the keel and mast, to the various components involved in rigging and anchoring. Each term is carefully defined, often with supplementary details about its function and application within naval contexts. This rich lexicon lays the foundation for understanding naval engineering and operations, and it caters to shipbuilders, sailors, and those involved in naval governance during the period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Blanckley, Thomas Riley |
|---|---|
| Title | A naval expositor : shewing and explaining the words and terms of art belonging to the parts, qualities, and proportions of building, rigging, furnishing, & fitting a ship for sea |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Steven Gibbs, Les Galloway, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | V: Naval science |
| Subject | Naval art and science -- Dictionaries |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52902 |
| Release Date | Aug 27, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 402 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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