A New and Universal Dictionary of the Marine: Being, a Copious Explanation of the Technical Terms and Phrases Usually Employed in the Construction, Equipment, Machinery, Movements, and Military, as Well as Naval Operations of Ships: with Such Parts of Astronomy, and Navigation, as Will be Found Useful to Practical NavigatorsT. Cadell, 1830 - 794 pages |
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... angle with the extent of the squadron or line abreast . The commander in chief is always stationed in the centre ... angles with the keel ; as abreast the main hatch - way , in opposition to afore or abaft the hatch - way . ABSENT . To ...
... angle with the extent of the squadron or line abreast . The commander in chief is always stationed in the centre ... angles with the keel ; as abreast the main hatch - way , in opposition to afore or abaft the hatch - way . ABSENT . To ...
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... angle or arch of the meridian , intercepted between the horizon and the pole . This is equal to the latitude of the place ; and it may be found by observing the meridian altitude of the pole star , when it is both above and below the ...
... angle or arch of the meridian , intercepted between the horizon and the pole . This is equal to the latitude of the place ; and it may be found by observing the meridian altitude of the pole star , when it is both above and below the ...
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... angle in its length , the vertex of the angle being in the middle of the arm . A line drawn from the trend to the point of the bill forms an angle of nearly 60 degrees with the shank . The palms or flooks are two thick plates of iron ...
... angle in its length , the vertex of the angle being in the middle of the arm . A line drawn from the trend to the point of the bill forms an angle of nearly 60 degrees with the shank . The palms or flooks are two thick plates of iron ...
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... angle . Angles are denoted , or named by a single letter , placing always that of the vertex in the middle . EC The measure of an angle , by which its quantity or magnitude is expressed , is an arch , as D E , described from the centre ...
... angle . Angles are denoted , or named by a single letter , placing always that of the vertex in the middle . EC The measure of an angle , by which its quantity or magnitude is expressed , is an arch , as D E , described from the centre ...
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... angle which they subtend at the eye , or under which they appear : and , the angle , or apparent extent diminishes with the distance of the object . But the apparent magnitude varies not only by the distance , but also by the position ...
... angle which they subtend at the eye , or under which they appear : and , the angle , or apparent extent diminishes with the distance of the object . But the apparent magnitude varies not only by the distance , but also by the position ...
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