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

ECHARPE, the shell of a block or pulley. See Arcasse and Mouffle.

ECHARS, a wind that veers and hauls; a light and variable wind.

ECHELLE, a scale of equal parts; also a sea-port town, in the dialect of Provence.

Echelle de pouppe, the stern or quarter-ladder, formed of ropes.

ECHELLES, the gangway and ladder, which serve to ascend or descend the ship’s side; likewise the several ladders between decks.

Echelles de latitude croissante. See Carte réduite.

ECHILON, a water-spout. See Siphon.

ECHOME, a thoule-pin. See Autarelles and Tholet.

ECHOUEMENT, the state of being stranded or wrecked on a coast.

ECHOUER sur la rivage, to run ashore, or aground; also to be stranded.