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departure Nautical a. the net distance travelled due east or west by a vessel b. the latitude and longitude of the point from which a vessel calculates dead reckoning departure [di′pär·chər] (meteorology) The amount by which the value of a meteorological element differs from the normal value. (navigation) The distance between two meridians at any given parallel of latitude, expressed in linear units, usually nautical miles; the distance to the east or west made good by a craft in proceeding from one point to another. The point at which reckoning of a voyage begins; usually established by bearings of prominent landmarks as the vessel clears a harbor and proceeds to sea; when a person establishes this point, he is said to take departure. Also known as point of departure. Act of departing or leaving. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Landfall and Departure mark the rhythmical swing of a seaman's life and of a ship's career. On the 30th of November, at the hour fixed upon, from the midst of an extraordinary crowd of spectators, the departure took place, and for the first time, three human beings quitted the terrestrial globe, and launched into inter-planetary space with almost a certainty of reaching their destination. In fact, for a month or so after his departure it was considered not the thing to mention the prince's name in the Epanchin household. |
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