Zeemans-Woordeboek Behelzende een verklaring der woorden, by scheepvaart en den handel in gebruik en een opgave der algemeene wetsbepalingen daartoe

Born from a lifelong fascination with both the rolling tides and the printed page, this Dutch nautical lexicon gathers the language of the sea into a single, approachable volume. Its compiler—an experienced officer who spent countless days on inland waters and occasional voyages abroad—offers more than dry definitions; each entry carries a brief anecdote that recalls the era when sailors first breathed the salty wind.

Organised alphabetically, the work explains the literal meaning, the historic origin and the everyday use of each maritime expression, correcting the errors of earlier handbooks while filling in the gaps left by their authors. The tone is conversational, inviting readers to see how everyday speech still echoes the creak of rigging and the call of distant ports. For anyone who loves nautical history or simply wishes to understand the colourful sayings that have steered Dutch seafarers for centuries, the volume serves as both a practical reference and a modest celebration of a shared maritime heritage.