Part 18

The Point of the Compass on which a Ship Steers.

Courses

In a Ship are her low Sails, and when she Sails under them only, they say she goes under her Courses.

Coxswain

Is the Person who sits in the Box at the Boat's Stern, Steers her, hath the Direction and Command of the Boat's Crew.

Coyle

When Cables or Ropes are placed in a round or oval Ring, one fake (or turn) upon one another, so that they may the more easily be stowed out of the Way, and also run out free and smooth without Kinks as they call them, i. e. without twisting or doubling, then they are said to be coyled up.

Crabb

An Engine of Wood with three Claws placed on the Ground like a Capston, and is used at launching or heaving Ships into the Dock.

Cradle

A Frame of Timber fayd to the Outside of a Ship under her Buildge, for the more securely and commodiously Launching her.

Craft

Are small Vessels, such as Ketches, Hoys, Smacks, &c. they call all such small Craft.

Cramps

Short Pieces of Iron, whose Ends being turned down, are let into Stones, and melted Lead being run into the Holes, binds two Stones fast together.

Cranes

Are placed on the Wharfs for hoisting up Anchors, Timber, and other bulky Weights.

Cranes Chimney

For hanging a Kettle or Pot on in the Cook Room.

Cranes Gangway

Are hung in the Wast of the Ship, and when Deals are laid on them, make a Gangway from the Quarter Deck to the Fore-Castle.

Crank

A Term for a Ship that cannot bear her Sails for fear of overseting, or cannot be brought on Ground without Danger of injureing her Body.

Cranks

Bell

Made fast to the Stock, for ringing it.

Lantern

Supports the Lanterns, either at the Ship's Stern, or at the Round Top.