The seafaring dictionary : terms, idioms and legends of the past and present
Blackmore, David S. T.2013
eBook
Abstract: This dictionary defines and discusses more than 9000 nautical terms, abbreviations, slang expressions, customs and events, including terms now grown obsolete. Tables add detail about wind and wave measurements, notations, signals, navigation rules, rank and ratings.
Main title:
The seafaring dictionary : terms, idioms and legends of the past and present / David S.T. Blackmore ; foreword by J.A. Baldwin, Jr.
Author:
Blackmore, David S. T., authorCredo Reference (Firm), distributor
Edition:
[Enhanced Credo edition].
Imprint:
Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2013.©2009Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Co., [2009]
Collation:
1 online resource (7849 entries) ; digital files.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: v, 392 pages
Contents:
A-Z.
Access restrictions:
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9781784022372 ((electronic version))9780786442669 ((paperback : alk. paper))0786442662 ((paperback. : alk. paper))
Dewey class:
623.803
LC class:
V23
Language:
English
BRN:
502237
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