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Dead wind

Dead wind

Created OnFebruary 6, 2018
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The wind right against the ship, or blowing from the very point to which she wants to go.

Related:

  • Arrived ship
  • Beam wind
  • DOP (Dropping Outward Pilot)
  • AA AA (Always afloat, always accessible)
  • Dreadage or Dreading Clause
  • Both to Blame collision clause

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