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 feparate views of their mafts, 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.
TitleAn 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 feparate views of their mafts, 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.
Author
Place of publicationLondon
Year of publication1780
Period18th century
Pagination420 p. XII plates
IllustrationsIllus., ship plans, mapa
Dimensions22 x 28 cm
Materialbook
Class numberV23 .F18 1780
Noteslabel on inside of front cover: Robert Drummond
Subjectnaval art and science - terminology, dictionaries, maritime, French language - dictionaries - English
Geographical keywordEurope, France, United Kingdom