10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ON THE STARBOARD BOW»
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on the starboard bow in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
on the starboard bow and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
American Practical Navigator
To cast a ship on the larboard tack, in a tide-way, with the wind two points on the
starboard bow. A ship, riding in a tide-way, with the wind two points nn the
starboard bow, and so near the shore on the larboard side, that she must be cast
upon ...
2
The Code of Federal Regulations of
the United States of America
... side of the outside barges, canal boats or scows. <f) Barges, canal boats or
scows must when being propelled by pushing ahead of a steam vessel, display a
red light on the port bow and a green light on the starboard bow of the head
barge, ...
Barges and Canal Boats—Wastarn Rivers ON Western Rivers, one barge towed
ahead carries colored side lights-red on the port bow, green on the starboard
bow. Towed alongside, the barge would carry the green light on the starboard
bow ...
A point on the compass is eleven degrees and fifteen minutes of arc. Therefore if
you say a boat is one point on the starboard bow you mean that it is in line with
the first point on your compass to the right of straight ahead. Similarly two points
is ...
5
The Young Sea Officer's Sheet Anchor; or, a Key to
the ...
582, and the MIZEN SHEET hauled aft; the Helm is put a little a-starboard as
before, to bring the Wind on the starboard Bow, and the Cable hove briskly in; as
soon as the Anchor is out of the Ground, she will get Sternway, at which Time the
...
Darcy LEVER (of Pontefract.), 1819
6
The New American Practical Navigator: Being an Epitome of ...
A ship, riding in a tide-way, with the wind two points on the starboard bow, and so
near the shore on the larboard side, that she must be cast upon the larboard tack,
to clear the shore, the three topsails must be hoisted, and the yards sharp ...
7
Michigan Alumnus Quarterly Review
miles respectively, while the Colon bore two points on the starboard bow distant
fully ten miles. According to the official pilot on board the Vixen, the latter vessel
was about off a place called Bayamita. It may be said that all localities and ...
8
Quarterly Review: A Journal of University Perspectives
miles respectively, while the Colon bore two points on the starboard bow distant
fully ten miles. According to the official pilot on board the Vixen, the latter vessel
was about off a place called Bayamita. It may be said that all localities and ...
9
History of United States Naval Operations in World War II: ...
Captain Moon reports, "By the time the planes on the starboard bow were ready
to launch torpedoes, the Wainwright had moved out to a position between 3000
and 4000 yards on the starboard bow of the convoy. Of this bow group of planes
...
Samuel Eliot Morison, 2001
10
The Titanic and
the Indifferent Stranger
Aside from his contradictory statement that he saw this glow 'ahead' and 'on the
starboard quarter' [i.e. The rear of the boat], this could be an indication that the
lights were actually on the starboard bow, and the boat was facing north-west.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ON THE STARBOARD BOW»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
on the starboard bow is used in the context of the following news items.
Star Trek Beyond new film: The Wire hunk Idris Elba break-dances …
Whether Idris Elba will play a Klingon (on the starboard bow or otherwise) remains to be seen. He certainly seems to be dancing for joy at the ... «Express.co.uk, Jul 15»
Review: Bristol band The Jacques set sail for success
It feels as if big things are on the starboard bow for the Jacques. One of those in the industry that clearly agrees is The Libertines' drummer Gary ... «Bristol Post, Jul 15»
Sunderland woman's survival tale from World War One Lusitania …
The torpedo struck Lusitania on the starboard bow. Seconds later, an explosion erupted in her hull. As the ship started to founder, so the crew ... «Sunderland Echo, Jun 15»
Budget: the final frontier
... News search of the phrases coupled with Mr Billson's name shows more than 50 direct hits although none, thankfully, on the starboard bow. «Mornington Peninsula News, Jun 15»
Teens Look For Ultimate Party In 'Legacy' Trailer
There's Klingons on the Starboard Bow in STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS. February 20, 2013. Find us on Facebook. Follow Filmoria on ... «Filmoria, Jun 15»
100 years ago: Remembering brave Kiwi couple aboard the MS …
It struck Lusitania on the starboard bow just beneath the wheelhouse. Moments later a second explosion erupted from within her hull and she ... «Stuff.co.nz, May 15»
The Sunderland folk who survived and died in worst disaster of …
“The commanding officer of the U-20 gave the order to fire one torpedo, which struck the ship on the starboard bow. Seconds later, an ... «Hartlepool Mail, May 15»
Iowa Camouflage Artist Revealed
Torpedo closing on the starboard bow.” That calamity, 100 years ago, prompted songs, movies and documentaries that have relived the horror ... «Iowa Public Radio, Apr 15»
Valley Voice: The dance band on the Titanic
In part Chapin's lyrics read: “I'm in the dance band on the Titanic, singing 'Nearer My God to Thee.' The iceberg's on the starboard bow, won't ... «The Desert Sun, Feb 15»
U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carrier heads to sea
Operations Specialist 2nd Class Kevin Hathaway uses binoculars to keep watch for other ships as he stands on the starboard bow of the ... «Daily Mail, Jan 15»
