Positioned in front of (all) others in space, most forward.
Coming before (all) others in time.
Closest to the bow.
Of the highest rank or position; of the greatest importance; of the highest priority.
In front, prominently forward.
First in time.
Most importantly.
A second-rate ship of the line.
Of a Royal Navy ship of the line in the Napoleonic Era: having 80–98 guns across three gun decks, a complement of 700–750, and weighing approximately 2,200 tons burthen.
Of mediocre quality; not first-rate.