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, author of the shipwreck.
- Falconer, William, 1732-1769.
- Date:
- MDCCLXXVI. [1776]
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About this work
Publication/Creation
London : printed for T. Cadell, in the Strand, MDCCLXXVI. [1776]
Physical description
[420]p.,XII plates ; 40.
Contributors
Edition
A new edition, corrected.
References note
ESTC N35472