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

Porter à route, to stand onward, upon the course.

Porter au sûd, &c. to stand to the southward, &c.

PORTEREAU, the flood-gate of a sluice.

POSTE, the quarters where the men are stationed in time of battle.

POSTILLON, an express-boat, or post-boat.

POT à brai, a pitch-pot.

Pot-à-feu, a fire-pot, or stink-pot.

Pot de pompe, the lower pump-box. See also Chopinette.

POTENCE de brinquebale, the cheeks of the pump.

POUDRIER, an half-hour watch-glass.