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Capstan, surge the
| Глоссарий морской лексики и терминологии (английский язык) |
Is the order to slacken the rope which is wound round the barrel while heaving, to prevent it from riding or fouling. this term specially applies to surging the messenger when it rides, or when the two lashing eyes foul on the whelps or the barrel.
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Captain of a merchant ship, английский
Is a certificated officer in the mercantile marine, intrusted with the entire charge of a ship, both as regards life and property. he is in no way invested with special powers to meet his peculiar circumstances, but has chiefly to depend upon moral influence for maintaining order amongst his passengers and crew during the many weeks or even months that he is cut off from appeal to the laws of his country, only resorting to force on extreme occasions. great tact and judgment is required to fulfil this duty properly.
Capstan, to rig the, английский
To fix the bars in their respective holes, thrust in the pins to confine them, and reeve the swifter through the ends.
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