Book 8. (1 results) Hunters of Gor (Individual Quote)
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| 18 | 463 | Also, by changing their View more quotes about position">position on the thwarts, the rowers, facing the other direction, can, with full power, immediately reverse the direction of the ship. |
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Book 8. (7 results) Hunters of Gor (Context Quote)
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| 18 | 460 | It might be mentioned, too, that their ships have, in effect a prow on each end. |
| 18 | 461 | This makes it easier to beach them than would otherwise be the case. |
| 18 | 462 | This is a valuable property in rough water close to shore, particularly where there is danger of rocks. |
| 18 | 463 | Also, by changing their position on the thwarts, the rowers, facing the other direction, can, with full power, immediately reverse the direction of the ship. |
| 18 | 464 | They need not wait for it to turn. |
| 18 | 465 | There is a limitation here, of course, for the steering oar, on the starboard side of the ship, is most effective when the ship is moving in its standard "forward" direction. |
| 18 | 466 | Nonetheless, this property to travel in either direction with some facility, is occasionally useful. |
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It might be mentioned, too, that their ships have, in effect a prow on each end.
This makes it easier to beach them than would otherwise be the case.
This is a valuable property in rough water close to shore, particularly where there is danger of rocks.
Also, by changing their position on the thwarts, the rowers, facing the other direction, can, with full power, immediately reverse the direction of the ship.
They need not wait for it to turn.
There is a limitation here, of course, for the steering oar, on the starboard side of the ship, is most effective when the ship is moving in its standard "forward" direction.
Nonetheless, this property to travel in either direction with some facility, is occasionally useful.
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