An 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 separate views of their masts, 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

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An 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 separate views of their masts, 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

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English, French
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First edition printed in London, 1769.

"Translation of the phrases and terms of art in the French marine", leaves 2U1-3G2, has divisional title page.

Signatures: p̉i² (pi1 verso blank) [A]² B-3F⁴ (2U1 verso blank) 3G²

Bookseller's advertisement: verso of dedication leaf, p. [4]

Engraved head pieces.

Adams, T.R. English maritime books printed before 1801, 1041.

English short title catalogue, N35472.

Purchase; 1941; 28788.

Text primarly in English with nautical terms and a nautical vocabulary in French.

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London
Other Titles
Universal dictionary of the marine., Copious explanation of the technical terms and phrases employed in the construction, equipment, furniture, machinery, movements, and military operations of a ship.

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[420] p., XII folded leaves of plates
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420

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OL49948337M
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universaldiction00falc_0
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1238119917, 3814241

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OL36995985W

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