Nautical dictionary

Containing explanations of terms and phrases used in the building and outfit of sailing vessels and steam-ships, in seamanship, navigation and nautical astronomy, and in naval gunnery; a description of the marine steam-engine and notice of the screw-propeller. With short practical treatises on the various branches of marine insurance and average, and general information relating to maritime affairs

By Arthur Young. Assisted in the technical department by James Brisbane