Working

A term variously used. A sailor is said to „ Work his pa age”, when doing similar duty with the regular crew on board a ve el for a pa age to some port, and having food only, without pay, that he may be free to leave the ship on her arrival. A ve el is said to..Work to windward”, when beating against the wind. A steamer’s engine is considered to..Work well", when its motion its regular etc.