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

Note 170 — THE OBSERVATIONS OF SIR RICHARD HAWKINS, KNIGHT, IN HIS VOYAGE INTO THE SOUTH SEA. (continued 3)

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Much discussion has arisen as to whether this should be written way, or weigh. We think the correct phraseology is this: when the anchor is weighed, the ship is under way.

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