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The Observations of Sir Richard Hawkins, Knt, in his Voyage into the South Sea in the Year 1593

Note 81 — THE OBSERVATIONS OF SIR RICHARD HAWKINS, KNIGHT, IN HIS VOYAGE INTO THE SOUTH SEA. (continued 2)

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Holes in the ship’s side to carry off the water. The term now in use is scupper: slopper appears to be as good a word.

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