tønna

English translation: crow\'s nest

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Norwegian term or phrase:tønna
English translation:crow\'s nest
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13:37 Nov 11, 2010
Norwegian to English translations [PRO]
Law/Patents - Fisheries / Sealing (i.e. the hunting of seals)
Norwegian term or phrase: tønna
Hello,
Can anyone help me with the mystery word "tønna"?

As in: "Skipperen har videre forklart at han ikke var så mye på dekk, da han var svært opptatt av å styre skuta og lede fangsten fra _tønna_."

The Norwegian town of Tønna (with a big "T") is far inland, and it ain't a barrel (I don't think). All contributions gratefully received!
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Local time: 22:02
the crow's nest
Explanation:
See the link to Ordnett.no for "tønne".

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Note added at 33 mins (2010-11-11 14:11:05 GMT)
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On the chance that some are not familiar with ship terminology, I will add that a crow's nest is an observation post atop a mast on a ship or boat. Typically there's a small platform with a railing.
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Charles Ek
United States
Local time: 16:02
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Thank you for that!
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5 +3the crow's nest
Charles Ek
1mooring buoy
eodd


  

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mooring buoy


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eodd
Local time: 21:02
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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Notes to answerer
Asker: Thanks, but I think the other (so far) suggestion of "crow's nest" probably fits the bill better.

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31 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +3
the crow's nest


Explanation:
See the link to Ordnett.no for "tønne".

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Note added at 33 mins (2010-11-11 14:11:05 GMT)
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On the chance that some are not familiar with ship terminology, I will add that a crow's nest is an observation post atop a mast on a ship or boat. Typically there's a small platform with a railing.


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Charles Ek
United States
Local time: 16:02
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 16
Grading comment
Thank you for that!
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thanks, Charles. Yes, that seems to fit - although I think the last time I saw a reference to a crow's nest was in "Treasure Island"! I didn't realise that the term had survived into the era of SatNav. Points will be doled out tomorrow, as per ProZ recommendations.


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Egil Presttun
40 mins
  -> Thanks.

agree  Per Bergvall
2 hrs
  -> Thanks.

agree  jeffrey engberg: In this case, it seems the captain is leading his crew from above, from the crow's nest, searching for whales or whatever, instead of at his place at the wheel
4 hrs
  -> Thanks. (I think it's sealing here, based on the category and a recent ProZ job posting.))
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