I am apt to believe one might.

Helm a-lee, hoh, cried the pilot.

Helm a-lee; a hand or two at the helm; about ships with her; helm a-lee, helm a-lee.

Stand off from the leech of the sail.

Hoh! belay, here make fast below; hoh, helm a-lee, lash sure the helm a-lee, and let her drive.