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

CHARGEUR-MARCHAND, or Marchand-chargeur, the merchant who loads a ship, or freights her to convey a cargo to some distant place.

CHARNIER, a scuttled cask, to contain water for the ship’s crew to drink on the deck.

CHAROI. See Charroi.

CHARPENTIER de navire, a shipwright; also the carpenter of a ship.

CHARTE-PARTIE, a charter-party, or compact made between the owner of a ship and the merchant, or contractor, who hires her for a limited time; also a convention made by a company of merchants who trade together.

CHASSE, a chase at sea, or flight of one vessel from another who pursues her.

Prendre Chasse, to stand away from, to fly from.

Donner Chasse, or Chasser, to give chase, to pursue.

Soutenir Chasse, to make a running fight, to fight in retreat.

Chasse de proue, the head-chase, or bow-chase. See Piece de chasse.