A naval expositor

A practical reference that defines and explains technical terminology used in ship construction, rigging, outfitting, and provisioning; it provides measurements and proportions for building and fitting vessels, inventories of stores and ordnance with their uses and issue procedures, and a concise roster of lower-deck officers with summaries of their responsibilities. Organized alphabetically and by subject, the work pairs clear definitions with practical guidance for sailors, shipwrights, victualling personnel, and naval administrators.