north-half-west

Updated: May 1, 2025

Now, then, how's her head, Tom?" "North-half-west," said I, after a little time. "Yes, very true; but you see, Tom, that wouldn't do aboard ship. That's just the way most of the seamen would puzzle at it. I must have the answer in a moment, and that's why you must practise."

Frederick Marryat - Poor Jack