The fleet being thus more inclosed will more readily observe the signals, and with greater facility form itself into the line of battle a circumstance which should be kept in view in every order of sailing. — William Falconer Copy Share Image
The effect of sailing is produced by a judicious arrangement of the sails to the direction of the wind. — William Falconer Copy Share Image
The sacred lamp of day Now dipt in Western clouds his parting day. — William Falconer Copy Share Image
I believe that man will not merely endure; he will prevail. He is immortal, not because he alone among the creatures has an inexhaustible… — William Falconer Copy Share Image
Hence a ship is said to be tight, when her planks are so compact and solid as to prevent the entrance of the water… — William Falconer Copy Share Image
The fishes are also employed for the same purpose on any yard, which happens to be sprung or fractured. Thus their form, application, and… — William Falconer Copy Share Image
In the time of battle the hammocs, together with their bedding, are all firmly corded, and fixed in the nettings on the quarter-deck, or… — William Falconer Copy Share Image
The great weight of the ship may indeed prevent her from acquiring her greatest velocity; but when she has attained it, she will advance… — William Falconer Copy Share Image
The accumulation of numbers always augments in some measure moral corruptions, and the consequences to health of the various vices incident thereto, are well… — William Falconer Copy Share Image
The anchors now made are contrived so as to sink into the ground as soon as they reach it, and to hold a great… — William Falconer Copy Share Image
Hence a ship is said to head the sea, when her course is opposed to the setting or direction of the surges. — William Falconer Copy Share Image
Of whatsoever number a fleet of ships of war is composed, it is usually divided into three squadrons; and these, if numerous, are again… — William Falconer Copy Share Image
The admiral, or commander in chief of a squadron, being frequently invested with a great charge, on which the fate of a kingdom may… — William Falconer Copy Share Image
The regular hours necessary to be observed by those who follow country business, are perhaps of more consequence than any of the other articles,… — William Falconer Copy Share Image
