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.

by William Falconer

CAPITANE, or Capitainesse, a name formerly given to the principal galley of France.

CAPLANIER, a cod-fisher, a vessel appointed to fish and cure cod; also the men employed in this service.

CAPON, the cat-tackle.

CAPONNE, the order to cat the anchor.

CAPONNER l’ancre, to cat or draw up the anchor to the cat-head.

CAPOSER, to bring a ship to, with her helm a-lee.

Faire CAPOT, to cant, over-set, or turn topsy-turvy.

CAPRE, a vessel of war, or armed ship.

CAQUE de poudre, a powder-cask; also a herring-barrel, whence

CAQUEURS, sailors appointed to cure and barrel the herring.