A crossword exploring archaic maritime commands once vital for sailing ships but now largely obsolete.
Echoes of Lost Maritime Orders
A challenging crossword exploring rare and obsolete maritime commands once vital for seafarers.
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- 1. To lift the anchor in preparation to sail
- 2. To tilt a ship sideways
- 3. To secure a rope or stop an order
- 4. To change the course by turning the stern
- 6. Crew’s quarters located at the bow
- 8. Rope used for raising sails or flags
- 10. The sideways drift of a ship off course
- 12. Left side of the ship facing forward
- 14. To clean the ship's deck
- 16. To change direction of the bow through the wind
Down
- 5. To pull or haul by rope or tackle
- 7. Sailing with the wind abeam, not directly from behind
- 9. Right side of a vessel when facing forward
- 11. Permission to proceed with a maneuver
- 13. To extinguish a flame or lower a sail quickly
- 15. Warning signal used in thick atmospheric conditions
- 17. THE YARD Order to climb the yardarms and prepare sails
- 18. Stop or cease action immediately
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