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

Vaisseaux SALES, foul-ships, or shipping with foul bottoms.

SALUER, to salute, or do homage at sea, by offering a salute.

Saluer à boulet, a salute fired with shot, being an homage paid only to the king.

Saluer de la mousqueterie, to salute by firing a volley of small-arms.

Saluer de la voix, to salute with three chears, &c.

Saluer des voiles, to salute by lowering the sails.

Saluer du canon, to fire a salute of canon.

Saluer du pavillon, to salute, by striking or hauling-in the colours.

SALUT, a salute offered at sea by firing guns, &c.

Rendre le Salut, to return the salute.