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Ship's Headings.
Here is where you find out what they mean by "the starboard beam" or "two points off the port bow". A simple reference for writers and readers.
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The Points of Sail. Here be the directions a ship can - and cannot - move in relation to the wind. If you wonder what they're talking about when someone says they are sailing "close-hauled" or "on a broad reach," this is a simple reference to go by.
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| PoTC
FAN FICTION ~ My recommendations for good Pirates fan fiction on the net. (Updated 2/16/08) |
Ship's
Articles ~ Three examples of pirate ship's articles. |
| Nautical
Notes ~ A pirate's glossary of nautical terms, slang and a few bad words. :-) |
Sailing
Ships ~ Confused about the difference between a brig and a bark? Here are common sailing vessels of the 1700's. |
| The
Points of the Compass ~ The Thirty-Two Points of the Compass, illustrated. |
Navigation
~ Understanding Navigation, for writers and readers. The Points of Sail and Ship's Headings. |
| Port
Royal and Tortuga ~ Come read a brief history of these famous pirate havens. |
Maps
of the Caribbean ~ A glimpse of where the Black Pearl sailed. |
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