Raising the Dead
Sea Terms
Heave and raise the dead is an old order given to the men at the windlass brakes, signifying that they are to heave strong and lift the anchor from its mud grave. The performance is characterized as raising the dead.
Heave and raise the dead is an old order given to the men at the windlass brakes, signifying that they are to heave strong and lift the anchor from its mud grave. The performance is characterized as raising the dead.