A long sea implies an uniform and steady motion of long and extensive waves; on the contrary, a short sea is when they run irregularly, broken, and interrupted; so as frequently to burst over a vessel's side or quarter.
With living colours give my verse to glow: The sad memorial of a tale of woe! - William Falconer
With living colours give my verse to glow: The sad memorial of a tale of woe!
- William Falconer
Of whatsoever number a fleet of ships of war is composed, it is usually divided into three squadrons; and these, if numerous, are again separated int… - William Falconer
Of whatsoever number a fleet of ships of war is composed, it is usually divided into three squadrons; and these, if numerous, are again separated int…
The admiral, or commander in chief of a squadron, being frequently invested with a great charge, on which the fate of a kingdom may depend, ought cer… - William Falconer
The admiral, or commander in chief of a squadron, being frequently invested with a great charge, on which the fate of a kingdom may depend, ought cer…
The fleet being thus more inclosed will more readily observe the signals, and with greater facility form itself into the line of battle a circumstanc… - William Falconer
The fleet being thus more inclosed will more readily observe the signals, and with greater facility form itself into the line of battle a circumstanc…
Hence a ship is said to head the sea, when her course is opposed to the setting or direction of the surges. - William Falconer
Hence a ship is said to head the sea, when her course is opposed to the setting or direction of the surges.
The great weight of the ship may indeed prevent her from acquiring her greatest velocity; but when she has attained it, she will advance by her own i… - William Falconer
The great weight of the ship may indeed prevent her from acquiring her greatest velocity; but when she has attained it, she will advance by her own i…
The admirals of his majesty's fleet are classed into three squadrons, viz. the red, the white, and the blue. - William Falconer
The admirals of his majesty's fleet are classed into three squadrons, viz. the red, the white, and the blue.
The sacred lamp of day Now dipt in Western clouds his parting day. - William Falconer
The sacred lamp of day Now dipt in Western clouds his parting day.
Mental agitations and eating cares are more injurious to health, and destructive of life, than is commonly imagined, and could their effects be colle… - William Falconer
Mental agitations and eating cares are more injurious to health, and destructive of life, than is commonly imagined, and could their effects be colle…
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