Meaning Ahull
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Ahull


When the boat is lying broadside to the sea. Also to ride out a storm with no sails and helm held to leeward. Also to ride out a storm with no sails and helm held to leeward.
Source: msc.com

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Ahull


Ship lying broadside to the sea, to ride out a storm with no sails and helm held to leeward.
Source: brethrencoast.com

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Lying almost beam on to strong winds and being driven before them while under bare poles (without sails up). The helm is lashed so as to point the vessel into the wind, but it continually falls away b [..]
Source: caribbean-pirates.com

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(ATON) Any device external to a vessel or aircraft specifically intended to assist navigators in determining their position or safe course, or to warn them of dangers or obstructions to navigation.
Source: boatrepairandmaintenance.com (offline)

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Lying almost beam on to strong winds and being driven before them while under bare poles (without sails up). The helm is lashed so as to point the vessel into the wind, but it continually falls away b [..]
Source: marinewaypoints.com

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(nautical) at the hull of a ship * '''1638''' Herbert, Sir Thomas ''Some years travels into divers parts of Asia and Afrique'' *: ...for four dayes and nights, not daring to beare any ?aile, but l [..]
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