A contrivance for fitting scuppers so that the whole can be enlarged by a movable concentric ring, in order that a surcharge of water can be freely delivered; invented by Captain Downes, R.N.
·adj Banded or marked with circles. II. Annular ·adj Pertaining to, or having the form of, a ring; ...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
Resembling an annulus or ring. An annular eclipse takes place when the apparent diameter of the moon...
The Sailor's Word-Book
·v An opening cut through the waterway and bulwarks of a ship, so that water falling on deck may flo...
A canvas leathern pipe or tube nailed round the outside of the scuppers of the lower decks, which pr...
A flap-valve nailed over a scupper-hole, serving to keep water from getting in, yet letting it out. ...
Short nails with very broad flat heads, used to nail the flaps of the scuppers, so as to retain the ...
Are used to close the scuppers in-board. ...
Metal or wooden tubes which carry the water from the decks of frigates to the sea-level. ...