Glossary
Accommodation ladder – a portable flight of steps down a ship’s side for entering (or leaving) a vessel, especially from a boat.
Agena – Name of a star in the constellation of the Centaurus, better known as Beta Centauri.
Nanja’s father named the brigantine after the star in her honor.
Arciere – title for the archers of the town guard of Kruschar. Italian word
Bermuda sail – triangular fore-and-aft sail. It has evolved from the square gaff sail (also a fore-and-aft sail) and is superior to it because it has aerodynamic advantages and is easier to operate.
Boatswain – In early maritime navigation, the boatswains were responsible for the maintenance and repair of the ship’s technical equipment, in particular sails, rigging and anchors. They were subordinate to the captain or t
