gun wale
gunwale, gunnel
A reinforcement railing of the gun deck that has openings for heavy arms or guns and provide extra strength to the ship when the guns are fired.
See also: gun, loaded to the gun wales
A Pirate's Glossary of TermsA Pirate's Glossary of Termsgunwale, gunnel
A reinforcement railing of the gun deck that has openings for heavy arms or guns and provide extra strength to the ship when the guns are fired.
See also: gun, loaded to the gun wales