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

GALERIES du fond de cale, certain passages formed close to the cieling in the hold of a ship of war, for the discovery of leaks. See Accoursie.

Fausse Galeries, the badges of the quarters in a small ship.

GALERNE, a north-west wind.

GALET, a sea-coast abounding with flints.

GALETTE, round and flat sea-biscuit.

GALION, a galleon, or Spanish ship of war of the Indian fleet.

GALIOTE, a half galley; also a Dutch fishing vessel.

Galiote à bombes, a bomb-ketch.

Galiote servant de yacht d’avis, a packet, or advice-boat.

GALOCHE, a snatch-block; also a hole made in the coamings of a hatchway, for the cable to rest when the hatches are laid.