Classical compass winds in the North slot in place of Aparctias is notable. The figures on the tower are represented figuratively as gods (Anemoi). It is believed the tower was topped with a weather vane. The Greek wind system was adopted by the Romans, partly under their Greek nomenclature, but increasingly also under new Latin names. Roman poet Virgil, in his "Georgics" (c. 29 BCE) refers to several of the winds by their old Greek names (e.g. Zephyrus, Eurus, Boreas), and introduces a few new Latin names – notably, "black Auster", "cold Aquilo" and "frigid Caurus". The Roman writer Seneca, in his "Naturales
HMS Boreas (1757) of action." Further, the sides of the vessel above the level of the deck were too low, leaving the crew exposed to enemy fire should "Boreas" run alongside an opposing ship. Boyle's concerns went unheeded, and "Boreas" was put to sea in early 1758. In April she assisted in the capture of the 36-gun French frigate "Diane". Boyle then sailed her to America on 21 June 1758 and she was subsequently involved in the operations off Louisbourg that year. "Boreas" shared in the proceeds of the capture of the merchantman "Foudroyant" and the schooner "Two Brothers", captured off Louisbourg. She