Thwart-Ships.
That is any thing that is done, or lies a-crosse the Ship, from one side to the other, we say it lies Thwart-Ships: and the contrary is Longst: that is, a-long the Ship.
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That is any thing that is done, or lies a-crosse the Ship, from one side to the other, we say it lies Thwart-Ships: and the contrary is Longst: that is, a-long the Ship.