“I have only to add, that to this day she has beaten everything that has ever attempted to sail with her, both large and small; and although His Majesty’s ship Vernon (two thousand two hundred tons) had the advantage in light breezes of her one day, by crossing to windward of her, (after a trial of eight hours) about a cable’s length, she having started half a cable’s length to leeward of the Vernon, I understand she retaliated next day by beating the Vernon (under double-reefed topsails and top-gallant sails and considerable head-sea) two or three miles. I can also state, she never took advantage of any of her opponents in starting; and that I should not have the least objection to change her eighteen-pounders for four and twenty-pounders, and sail any square-rigged vessel (now built) in England for whatever sum they please.”
Brigandine, or Brigantine, s. A light vessel, such as has been formerly used by corsairs or pirates. They are still used in the Mediterranean.
Bright, a. Shining, glittering, full of light; clear.
Brilliant, a. Shining, sparkling.
Brimstone, s. Sulphur.
Brinded, a. Streaked, tabby.
Brindle, s. The state of being brinded.
Brindled, a. Brinded, streaked.
Brine, s. Water impregnated with salt, the sea.
Brisket, s. The breast of an animal.