Chatterton, E. Keble (Edward Keble), 1878-1944 · London : Sidgewick & Jackson, litd · leaf 334
ase one of the enemys shipscame alongside for boarding. The cable of such a shipwould be about a hundred fathoms long of 21-inchhemp, her anchors being respectively of 430 lbs., 150lbs., and 74 lbs. weight. Davis quadrant or back-staff was still used, and the log-line was an appreciableassistance.… … B oH *5 Z ao ■> P ICO THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY was painted the same hue. All the ports were squareexcept on the upper and quarter-decks, where the
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