nautical dictionary?

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no, nothing to do with fake dialect postings. i have a copy of the 'yachtsman's 10 language dictionary', and a 4-language version of it given away by YM a while back. can't say i find a lot of use for a dictionary that gives you a translation of 'hanging knees' but not 'marina berth'.

a german crew who sailed with us had an inch-thick book giving german translations of sailing terminology but i've never seen anything remotely useful for a brit cruising in france, especially calling on the radio for berthing instructions.

has anyone had more luck?

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You could always try

Falconer's Marine Dictionary (published 1798) it has a very good section in French. There are modern prints available.

1798 copies cost about £600.


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This wouldn't be so you can find out the cost of a taxi would it ? /forums/images/icons/wink.gif

Recommend shouting loudly - it often helps foreign Johnnies.

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Har har!!!!
Image of English matelot describing his "hanging knees" at the Capitanerie. Probably the same as "brewers droop" What's the cure? Rollock braces?


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Re: what\'s a \'Capitanerie\'...

Do you need more than is in Macmillans ? Assume you do.

However I will try LaMouette - should give him something interesting to do !

<hr width=100% size=1>a pragmatist is an optimist with a boat in the UK - but serious about not being in the UK !
 
Re: what\'s a \'Capitanerie\'...

It's a place where little capitans go to sit on perches and squawk at one another. Otherwise called a "forum"....

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