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Beakhead — Beak head , n. 1. (Arch.) An ornament used in rich Norman doorways, resembling a head with a beak. Parker. [1913 Webster] 2. (Naut.) (a) A small platform at the fore part of the upper deck of a vessel, which contains the water closets of the crew … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Beakhead — A beakhead is the protruding part of the foremost section of a sailing ship. It was fitted on sailing vessels from the 16th to the 18th century and served as a working platform by sailors working the sails of the bowsprit, the forward pointing… … Wikipedia
beakhead — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun 1. a. : a ship s beak b. : a space forward of a forecastle containing latrines for crewmen 2. : an architectural ornament resembling a head with a beak used in some Norman doorways … Useful english dictionary
Vasa (ship) — Vasa (or Wasa ) [The original name of the ship was Wasen / Wassen ( The Sheaf ), after the sheaf in the coat of arms of the House of Vasa, which was also part of the coat of arms of Sweden at the time. Vasa has since become the most widely… … Wikipedia
figurehead — /fig yeuhr hed /, n. 1. a person who is head of a group, company, etc., in title but actually has no real authority or responsibility: Most modern kings and queens are figureheads. 2. Naut. a carved full length figure or bust built into the bow… … Universalium
Jonas Poole — (bautizado en 1566 a 1612)[1] fue un temprano [èxploración geográfica|explorador]], ballenero y foquero Inglés del siglo XVII. Aunque Henry Hudson ha sido a menudo llamado el «padre de la caza de ballenas inglesa» [ father of English whaling ],… … Wikipedia Español
Beak — (b[=e]k), n. [OE. bek, F. bec, fr. Celtic; cf. Gael. & Ir. bac, bacc, hook, W. bach.] 1. (Zo[ o]l.) (a) The bill or nib of a bird, consisting of a horny sheath, covering the jaws. The form varies much according to the food and habits of the bird … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Anchor — For other uses, see Anchor (disambiguation). Ploudalmézeau, anchor of Amoco Cadiz An anchor is a device, normally made of metal, that is used to connect a vessel to the bed of a body of water to prevent the vessel from drifting due to wind or… … Wikipedia
Hull (watercraft) — Half hull of the 46 gun ship of the line Tigre, build from 1724 in Toulon after plans by Blaise Coulomb A hull is the watertight body of a ship or boat. Above the hull is the superstructure and/or deckhouse, where present. The line where the hull … Wikipedia
Daggerboard — Two different daggerboards. A daggerboard is a retractable centreboard used by various sailing craft. While other types of centreboard may pivot to retract, a daggerboard slides in a casing. The shape of the daggerboard converts the forward… … Wikipedia
