The Tales of Captain Salgari

 The Sea Tales of Master Catrame A SEA DOG MEMO The following text may present outdated depictions that are in no way or form shared by the translator themself, and neither are they shared by the original author of these stories. Please understand that these stories' depictions are a depiction  of their time . A  good  translator strives to transfer the originality, tone, and idea of a text from its language of birth to its guest language, all the while respecting the intent and style of the original author.  These translated texts do not intend to bring offense, but just to share the adventures  written by Captain Emilio Salgari.  Adventures inspired by his love for traveling around the world, especially to far, foreign lands, his passion for ships and sailing in general, as well as his endless curiosity about other cultures and what's out there, beyond the horizon line. VOCABULARY pitching = to move so that the front of an aircraft or boat goes alte...

 A Hero of the Sea Vocabulary : ( sailing ) yard  = a spar* that is perpendicular (or square) to the median plane of the keel** and masts of the vessel, and from which sails are set. ( Source 1 . 15.01.2026) ( Source 2 . 15.01.2026) * spar  = a pole of wood, metal or lightweight materials such as carbon fibre used in the rigging*** of a sailing vessel to carry or support its sail. ( Source . 15.01.2026) **keel  = a rigid, flat piece of material anchored to the lowest part of the hull of a ship to give it greater control and stability. ( Source . 15.01.2026) *** rigging =  term used for the system of ropes, cables, and chains, which support and control the sailing ship's masts and sails. ( Source . 28.10. 2025). topgallant yard = the topgallant sail or yard of the foremast ( Source . Translator's Note: Pappafico is an old, almost archaic way to refer to what is nowadays known as velaccino ). royal yard = the royal yard or sail of the foremast ( ...