Ship to Shore: A Dictionary of Everyday Words and Phrases Derived from the Sea

by Peter D. Jeans

An entertaining and informative work that illustrates the debt our idiomatic language owes to the nautical language of the past. A variety of words, sayings, and figures of speech are explained in alphabetically organized entries that also show how the nautical language has evolved into common usage. Four appendices trace related terms, and an annotated bibliography identifies key source materials. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

425 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Newt Taylor]

It really is “One of the best dictionaries of sea terms ever.” A worthy addition to the bookshelf of every waterfront home.

[Reader]

This dictionary is an excellent source.

For those who are enthusiastic in expanding their learning, I suggest Richard Ellis's book "Encyclopedia of The Sea".