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TIL sailing ships commonly moved around without wind by warping (en.m.wikipedia.org)

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/17109640

Warping is throwing an anchor either manually for a small ship or by rowing the anchor out and dropping it farther away for a larger ship. Then the ship would reel it to change position. Good for maneuvering in harbor. Etymologically related to "throwing" and essentially threading a needle across the sea.

Warp factor get you asses in the rowboat. Engage.

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