A crossword exploring archaic maritime commands once vital for sailing ships but now largely obsolete.
Seafarers' Lost Commands of Yore
Moderate difficulty suitable for most players
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- 1. To pull in a heavy line or anchor
- 3. Order to secure cargo or rigging tightly with rope
- 4. Old British term for skillful steering or handling of a ship
- 5. Instruction for changing a ship's direction by turning the bow
- 7. Order to steer or turn to the right side of the ship
- 10. Command to pack or put away equipment neatly
- 11. Command to pull forcefully on a rope or line
Down
- 2. To roll up sails tightly against the mast
- 6. Command or state indicating readiness and tidiness onboard
- 8. Command to stop or cease an action on a ship
- 9. An old term calling sailor to 'go ahead' or move forward
- 12. Old command to turn the vessel to the left side
- 13. Direction from which an order to brace sails might be given
- 14. Order to stop or secure a line immediately
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