Young sailor's assistant in practical seamanship including the rules of the road; directions for resuscitating the apparently drowned, etc., etc., together with the salutes ... naval signal flags, Very's lights, and the international code of signals (1893)
Taunt, Emory H · Washington · leaf 395
363 YOUNG SAILOR S ASSISTANT. How is a hawse cleared? Sometimes, in good weather andsmooth water, by towing the shiparound, or by winding her aroundwith the spanker; but usually, it iscleared, with the clear hawse gear.What is clear hawse gear?The clear hawse pendant, clearhawse rope, deck tackle…
Navigation · Signals and signaling
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