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Summary Of: Leeward

The leeward side is the side protected by the elevation of the island from the prevailing wind... leeward or windward siting is an important... Windward and leeward directions are important factors to consider when... stipulate that the leeward vessel has right of way over the windward vessel... The opposing warship to leeward could often do little but comply without exposing itself unduly... heeled away from the wind so that the leeward vessel was exposing part of her bottom to shot...

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