Wooden swells on each side of the after end of a boom, having sheaves through which to lead the leech reefing pendants.

A traditional maritime saying to indicate that it is time for a morning drink, it was generally assumed that in northern latitudes the sun would show above the foreyard of a ship by 11.00 which was approximately the time in many ships of the forenoon "sta ...

A propulsion system for boats with an inboard engine operating an exterior drive, with drive shaft, gears, and propeller; also called stern-drive and inboard/outboard.

A brace, usually triangular, for reinforcing a corner or angle in the framework of a structure.

In wooden ship construction, these were cylindrical pins of oak which were used to secure the planks to her timbers. Pronounced "trennels".

First attempt at best offer that can be matched

Break; e.g., the line parted under strain

A formula of the specific factors or elements that control the making of a rate. A rate can be based on any number of factors (i.e., weight, measure, equipment type, package, box, etc.).

An instrument for measuring the amount of air flow of a compressor. Measured in CFM.

The settings on a pressure switch used to either load or unload the air compressor on a constant speed application, or start or stop the compressor on a start/stop application. The cut out pressure is also known as the maximum pressure, or the point at wh ...

To turn the boat away from the wind. Also, Fall Off. The opposite of heading up.

A contract for transportation between a shipper and a carrier. It also evidences receipt of the cargo by the carrier. A bill of lading shows ownership of the cargo and, if made negotiable, can be bought, sold or traded while the goods are in-transit.

The maximum rate at which an engine can do work as measured by the resistance of an applied brake. Expressed in horsepower.

Anchor is off the sea bottom when being heaved in .

An old salt I know uses this term in reference to a "tangled mess of lines".

A course steered by the compass that has been corrected for variation and deviation

Entire weight of goods, packaging and freight car or container, ready for shipment. Generally, 80,000 pounds maximum container, cargo and tractor for highway transport.

To unload a shipping container.

The mast aft of the mainmast in a sailing ship - the shorter mast behind the main mast on a ketch or yawl, or the third aftermost mast of a three-masted schooner or square-rigged ship.

Vibration isolation mount. Provides reductions in vibration transmission.