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

Scuppers

Sea Terms

Holes cut through the bulwarks next to the plankshear to allow water to run overboard from the decks.

Funnel, escape pipe, whistle, etc. — the upper works of a steamer named
Funnel, escape pipe, whistle, etc. — the upper works of a steamer named
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