Yes, you are very close indeed. "they do not answer" means those vessels do not respond well to the tiller or rudder under sailing conditions. I wonder when, who and where you were introduced to the words 'my car won't answer' in relation to tires and ice. Thanks for your response. Sincerely, Lloyd --- Familyjanes <familyjanes@nf.sympatico.ca> wrote: > > Just a guess...... > Could they mean that the vessel doesn't handle well? Like when I > hit a patch > of ice, my car won't answer...... > Brenda Janes > Codroy > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Lloyd Rowsell" <lgrowsell@yahoo.com> > To: <NFLD-LAB-L@rootsweb.com> > Cc: <NFLD-ROOTS-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Friday, October 24, 2003 3:17 PM > Subject: ngb_info Questions > > > > > "Timeline" excerpts from the 1956 book titled "Life and Labour > in > > Newfoundland" by. C.R. Fay > > > > 1813...April "An order goes out by the Admiral to sell all > the > > American prizes at St. John's, and we think you may be able to > > purchase a good vessel or two for us there. On no account buy > a > > low-built vessel, as they do not answer." (lghr Question: > What > > is the meaning of this phrase "as they do not answer"?) > > > ===== quote from the end of a letter said to have been written on board HMS Elizabeth-Bonaventure on 27 April 1587...".....wherefore I shall desire you to continue a faithful rememberancer of us in your prayers, that our present service may take that good effect as God may be glorified, his church, our Queen and country preserved, and the enemy of the truth utterly vanquished, that we may have continual peace in Israel. Your loving friend, and faithful son in Christ Jesus, FRD" (FRD's favorite wife was Mary NEWMAN) __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Exclusive Video Premiere - Britney Spears http://launch.yahoo.com/promos/britneyspears/