� 'Steady:' the order to steer the ship according to the line on which she advances at that instant, without deviating to the right or left thereof.

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Footnote 2:

� 'The wheel:' in all large ships the helm is managed by a wheel.

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Footnote 3:

� 'Quarter:' the quarter is the hinder part of a ship's side, or that part which is near the stern.

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