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binnacle list
Boat; General boating
A ship's sick list. The list of men unable to report for duty was given to the officer or mate of the watch by the ship's surgeon. The list was kept at the binnacle.
weatherly
Boat; General boating
A ship that is easily sailed and maneuvered; makes little leeway when sailing to windward.
bilged on her anchor
Boat; General boating
A ship that has run upon her own anchor, so the anchor cable runs under the hull.
sail-plan
Boat; General boating
A set of drawings showing various sail combinations recommended for use in various situations.
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