Leeward - Law Dictionary Search Results
Leeward
toward which the wind blows opposed to windward as a leeward berth a leeward ship
Dominica
57; and 30 & 31 Vict. c. 91; see the Leeward Islands Act, 1871 (34 & 35 Vict. c. 107), which
Bogue
To fall off from the wind to edge away to leeward said only of inferior craft
Centerboard
increase the area of lateral resistance and prevent drifting to leeward when the vessel is beating to windward It is used
Counter brace
The brace of the fore topsail on the leeward side of a vessel
Leeway
The lateral movement of a ship to the leeward of her course drift
Trinidad and Tobago
was created for Trinidad and Tobago, British Guiana, Barbados and Leeward and Windward Isles with power to reduce or increase jurisdiction
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