The Nautical Encyclopedia
Patterson’s Illustrated Nautical Encyclopedia — Howard Patterson, 1891

Heel

Sea Terms

The lowest end of a mast; the aftermost part of the keel; the lowest part of the stern-post; a vessel heels when she lies over on her side in sailing; a vessel goes round on her heel when she wears ship short round.

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