The admiral, or commander in chief of a squadron, being frequently invested with a great charge — William Falconer
The great weight of the ship may indeed prevent her from acquiring her greatest velocity — William Falconer
The fishes are also employed for the same purpose on any yard, which happens to be sprung or fractured. — William Falconer
The fleet being thus more inclosed will more readily observe the signals, and with greater — William Falconer
The effect of sailing is produced by a judicious arrangement of the sails to the direction of the wind. — William Falconer
The anchors now made are contrived so as to sink into the ground as soon as they reach it — William Falconer
The admirals of his majesty’s fleet are classed into three squadrons, viz. The red, the white, and the blue. — William Falconer
Nor is it the least advantage to health, accruing from such a way of life, that it expose — William Falconer
Of whatsoever number a fleet of ships of war is composed, it is usually divided into three — William Falconer
Mental agitations and eating cares are more injurious to health, and destructive of life — William Falconer
In the time of battle the hammocs, together with their bedding, are all firmly corded — William Falconer
I believe that man will not merely endure; he will prevail. He is immortal, not because — William Falconer
Hence a ship is said to head the sea, when her course is opposed to the setting or direction of the surges. — William Falconer
Hence a ship is said to be tight, when her planks are so compact and solid as to prevent — William Falconer
Freedom from care and anxiety of mind is a blessing, which I apprehend such people enjoy — William Falconer