Determination of the dutiable value of imported merchandise by a Customs official who follows procedures outlined in their country's tariff, such as the U.S. Tariff Act of 1930.

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.

An attachment point for another object.

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.).

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 change the course of a sailing vessel.

A stated amount over a fixed rate to one point to make a rate to another point.

A metal appliance consisting of a thread and screw capable of being set up or slacked back and used for setting up on rigging.

An additional extra tax.

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

A running light allowed on some sailboats instead of the normal bow and stern lights. The tricolor light contains the red and green side lights and the white stern light in a single fitting that is attached to the top of the mast.

LPG or propane for short. Propane is a common fuel used for cooking and heating. CNG natural gas is considered safer because propane is heavy than air and will sink into the bilge if it leaks, creating the potential for an explosion. Propane is more easil ...

The post that the rudder is attached to. The wheel or tiller is connected to the rudder post.

In water transportation, the time it takes between the arrival of a vessel and its departure.

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

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

Jail

(1) Sailing away from the wind with the sails let out all the way; going with the wind, downwind sailing (2) To allow a line to feed freely. (3) The shape of the afterpart of the underbody of a ship in relation to the resistance it creates going through t ...

A valve that controls the flow of air that passes through the valve. Used often for retardation or timing circuits, but especially for regulating the piston speed in cylinders.

Liquefied Petroleum Gas, or a carrier of LPG.