Universal Dictionary of the Marine

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. Abaft, (arriere, Fr. Abaflan, Sax. Behind) the hinder part of a fhip, or all thole parts both within and without, which lie towards the item, in oppofition to afore which fee.