01994cam a22003013u 4500 52902 UtSlPG 20260610134223.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 V Blanckley, Thomas Riley A naval expositor Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-08-27 E-text prepared by Steven Gibbs, Les Galloway, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "A Naval Expositor: Shewing and Explaining the Words and Terms of Art…" by Thomas Riley Blanckley is a reference book on naval terminology written in the early 18th century. This work serves as a comprehensive guide, detailing the language specific to the design, construction, and operation of ships, along with the duties of naval officers. Its essence lies in providing clarifications on the various terms associated with shipbuilding and maritime operations. The opening of this publication introduces the reader to a meticulous arrangement of nautical terminology, ranging from the structural elements of a ship, such as the keel and mast, to the various components involved in rigging and anchoring. Each term is carefully defined, often with supplementary details about its function and application within naval contexts. This rich lexicon lays the foundation for understanding naval engineering and operations, and it caters to shipbuilders, sailors, and those involved in naval governance during the period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Naval art and science -- Dictionaries https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52902 93736 93736