Small Helm
Sea Terms
A vessel takes a small helm when she is sensitive to it, requiring only a spoke or two to control the ship. Also an order given to the wheelsman cautioning him to be gingerly in putting the helm over to port or starboard.
A vessel takes a small helm when she is sensitive to it, requiring only a spoke or two to control the ship. Also an order given to the wheelsman cautioning him to be gingerly in putting the helm over to port or starboard.