steerage-way
steerage-way We had a little wind, just enough to keep the sails _ keep her under steerage-way. (OED _steerage-way_ : "a way or motion sufficient for the helm to have effect") Yes J.D.A. WIDDOWSON JUL 1973 Not used Not used Withdrawn
Format: | Manuscript |
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Language: | English |
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1973
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Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/54683 |
Summary: | steerage-way We had a little wind, just enough to keep the sails _ keep her under steerage-way. (OED _steerage-way_ : "a way or motion sufficient for the helm to have effect") Yes J.D.A. WIDDOWSON JUL 1973 Not used Not used Withdrawn |
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