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

DÉSEMBARQUER. See Débarquement.

Vaisseau DÉSEMPARÉ, a ship disabled, as in a tempest or battle.

DÉSEMPARER un vaisseau, to disable a ship in battle, by dismasting her and destroying her sails, &c.

DESERTER quelqu’un, to maroon a sailor, or leave him ashore in a foreign country contrary to his inclination.

DESSUS du vent. See Avantage du vent.

Vingt hommes la-Dessus, clap on here twenty hands! the order from an officer for twenty men to be employed on some particular duty.

DESTINATION, the place whither a ship is bound.

DÉTACHER, to select some ships from a squadron, for a particular service.

Se Détacher, to quit or abandon the fleet.

DE TALINGUER, to unbend the cable, or take it off from the anchor.