Part 14

Charcoal

Used by the Plumber for melting Sodder, and by the Sail-maker for stoving Boltropes.

Chase

Signifies Pursuit.

Cheeks of the Head

Are small Knees fayd on each Side of the Knee of the Head, bracing it securely to both Bows.

Ditto for Masts

Are two pieces of Oak fayd to the Head of the Mast on each Side, to make good the Want of Firr, and also makes them stronger than if they were made out of the same Tree.

Chestrees

Are Pieces of Timber fayd perpendicularly up and down the Ship's Sides, not quite so far forward as the Fore-castle; their Use is for the Main Tack to be hawl'd through.

Chests

To hold

Arms

Small Arms.

Colour

The Boatswain's Colours, &c.

Compass

The Compasses.

Nail

The Carpenter's Nails.

Powder

The Gunner's Powder.

Chimneys

Are made of Copper, and placed on the Fore-castle for carrying Smoak clear out of the Cook-Room.

Chyrurgeon

Is to take Care of the sick, maimed or wounded Seamen on board.

Clamps

Strakes of Plank in great Ships, on the Gundeck, eight or nine Inches thick, fayd to the Sides, to support the Ends of the Beams.