Glossary of terms and editorial notes on James Smeal's Morning Light diary and his account of the Eliza shipwreck.
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haulyard
Alternative spelling of halyard or halliard. A rope used for hauling a sail or other structure into place.
An unfortunate trip to the Feejee Islands: ‘The Captain, thinking he was not heard, roared in a voice like thunder, "Stand by the Throat haulyards, Brown."
"Stand by Throat haulyards," was Mr. Brown's reply at last.’
Alternative spelling of halyard or halliard. A rope used for hauling a sail or other structure into place.
An unfortunate trip to the Feejee Islands: ‘The Captain, thinking he was not heard, roared in a voice like thunder, "Stand by the Throat haulyards, Brown."
"Stand by Throat haulyards," was Mr. Brown's reply at last.’
