An Universal Dictionary of the Marine / Or, a Copious Explanation of the Technical Terms and Phrases Employed in the Construction, Equipment, Furniture, Machinery, Movements, and Military Operations of a Ship. Illustrated With Variety of Original Designs of Shipping, in Different Situations; Together With Separate Views of Their Masts, Sails, Yards, and Rigging. to Which Is Annexed, a Translation of the French Sea-terms and Phrases, Collected from the Works of Mess. Du Hamel, Aubin, Saverien, &c.

A comprehensive nautical dictionary explains technical terms and phrases used in ship construction, rigging, equipment, machinery, sailing maneuvers, and naval operations, illustrated by practical plates showing masts, sails, yards, and rigging. Entries give definitions, etymologies when useful, cross-references to related terms, and a translated appendix of French sea-terms. The work emphasizes the mechanics of ships, artillery, and fleet movements while intentionally omitting detailed astronomy and navigation theory; illustrations and geometrical designs aim to clarify complex structures and the text draws on both the author's observations and selected technical authorities.