Foul (nautical) Foul (nautical) Foul is a nautical term meaning to entangle or entwine, and more generally that something is wrong or difficult. The term dates back to usage with wind-driven sailing ships. It is usually applied to the state of an anchor, which has become hooked on some impediment on the seafloor, or has its cable wound round the stock or flukes. The term is generally utilized when speaking of items of historical value such as the US Navy chief petty officer emblem. The foul anchor is also the official seal of the Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom, presently
The Nautical Magazine The Nautical Magazine The Nautical Magazine is a monthly magazine containing articles of general interest to seafarers. It was published by Brown Son & Ferguson until 2012, when it was acquired by "Sea Breezes". The magazine was first published in 1832 and has variously been known as "The Nautical magazine and naval chronicle for ..." and "Nautical magazine and journal of the Royal Naval Reserve". It has a bias towards the merchant navy and is aimed at the professional seafarer rather than deckhands. The magazine's authors have included: The editors were as follows: Under Becher's editorship, the magazine documented a