(1) A stock of merchandise advanced to a dealer and located at his place of business, but with title remaining in the source of supply.(2) A shipment of goods to a consignee.

A type of radio carried on a boat to transmit long distances.

Air under pressure greater than that of the atmosphere.

A formal statement describing goods to be shipped; filed with and approved by the consul of the country of destination prior to shipment.

Large bollards affixed to the main deck near the bow of a square rigged vessel around which hawsers or anchor cables were belayed.

The watches aboard ship change at 4, 8, and 12 around the clock. A watch lasts four hours and at each half hour during the watch, a bell is struck. For instance, at 12:30 a.m. there is one bell for the first half hour after midnight; at 1:00 a.m. there ar ...

Slacking a rope smartly, carefully and in small amounts.

Any paint gun which uses air flowing over an opening to create a vacuum to draw paint up a tube to be atomized.

A figure representing the average low tide of a region.

Cost of goods, marine insurance and all transportation (freight) charges are paid to the foreign point of delivery by the seller.

A precursor to the sextant. An old navigational device for checking the altitude of the sun or stars.

A sharp-bowed sailing vessel of the mid-19th century, having tall masts and sharp lines; built for great speed; the generic name used to describe types of fast sailing ships.

Small hole bored in cask or barrel to allow air to enter when emptying.

Specific Power Consumption.

A sail attached to the forestay as opposed to a jib which is attached to the headstay.

A government official residing in a foreign country who represents the interests of her or his country and its nationals.

As close to the wind as possible, with all sails full, and no wrinkles in them.

Any person not a common carrier who, under special and individual contracts or agreements, transports passengers or property for compensation.

Elevated structure from which coal and other cargoes can be loaded into a vessel. Name is also given to a landing-place, or loading-place.