aftermost

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The aftermost of these was the cabin, where hung the cots of the captain and Riland himself.

From Slate • May 18, 2015

To keep the profile in balance, Disdale has pulled the aftermost portion of the bulwark inward a slight bit and painted it a light gray, the universally favored hue for marine camouflage.

From Time Magazine Archive

Lead aft to a snatch block fast to the aftermost ringbolts and forward free.

From Time Magazine Archive

The frigate kept firing rapidly her foremost guns at the Frenchman, who replied to them in a spirited manner with his aftermost ones, as they could be brought to bear.

From James Braithwaite, the Supercargo The Story of his Adventures Ashore and Afloat by Dugdale, Thomas Cantrell

The bow and aftermost ports were empty, and in case of necessity the former was filled by an 18-pounder from the opposite side, and the latter by a 24-pounder from the stern-ports.

From Ancient and Modern Ships. Part 1. Wooden Sailing Ships by Holmes, George C. V.