Book 8. (1 results) Hunters of Gor (Individual Quote)
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| 18 | 462 | This is a View more quotes about valuable">valuable property in rough water close to shore, particularly where there is danger of rocks. |
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Book 8. (7 results) Hunters of Gor (Context Quote)
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| 18 | 459 | They cannot sail as close to the wind as the southern ships with lateen rigging, but, on the other hand, the square sail makes it possible to do with a single sail, taking in and letting out canvas, as opposed to several sails, which are attached to and removed from the yard, which is raised and lowered, depending on weather conditions. |
| 18 | 460 | It might be mentioned, too, that their ships have, in effect a prow on each end. |
| 18 | 461 | This makes it easier to beach them than would otherwise be the case. |
| 18 | 462 | This is a valuable property in rough water close to shore, particularly where there is danger of rocks. |
| 18 | 463 | Also, by changing their position on the thwarts, the rowers, facing the other direction, can, with full power, immediately reverse the direction of the ship. |
| 18 | 464 | They need not wait for it to turn. |
| 18 | 465 | There is a limitation here, of course, for the steering oar, on the starboard side of the ship, is most effective when the ship is moving in its standard "forward" direction. |
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They cannot sail as close to the wind as the southern ships with lateen rigging, but, on the other hand, the square sail makes it possible to do with a single sail, taking in and letting out canvas, as opposed to several sails, which are attached to and removed from the yard, which is raised and lowered, depending on weather conditions.
It might be mentioned, too, that their ships have, in effect a prow on each end.
This makes it easier to beach them than would otherwise be the case.
This is a valuable property in rough water close to shore, particularly where there is danger of rocks.
Also, by changing their position on the thwarts, the rowers, facing the other direction, can, with full power, immediately reverse the direction of the ship.
They need not wait for it to turn.
There is a limitation here, of course, for the steering oar, on the starboard side of the ship, is most effective when the ship is moving in its standard "forward" direction.
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