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

Maritime area usually specified by range of ports in which a vessel may operate

A design in which the forestay does not go to the very top of the mast, but instead to a point 3/4-7/8 of the way up the mast.

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.

A line running from the stern of the boat to a dock or pier when moored.

The standard atmosphere is defined as the pressure exerted by a column of mercury 760 mm high with a density of 13,595 g/cm

Leave the vessel.

Chest, or compartment, in which is stowed clothing for issue to crew.

This is the pressure found on the suction side of a refrigeration system.

To spin out of control and capsize or nearly capsize; The turning of a boat broadside to the wind or waves, subjecting it to possible capsizing; a turning or swinging of the boat that puts the beam of the boat against the waves, creating a danger of swamp ...

A bulkhead, frame, or longitudinal stiffener, running fore and aft.

A red and white vertically striped buoy used in the United States to mark the middle of a channel. Midchannel buoys may be passed by on either side.

A switching railroad operating within a commercial area.

Covered tunnels within a ship through which the tail shafts pass.

Old legend of a Dutch skipper who, in a strong gale, swore by Donner and Blitzen that he would beat into Table Bay in spite of God's wrath. His ship foundered and he was condemned to go on sailing eternally in his attempt to reach Table Bay. There was a s ...

A set of wheels that support the front of a container; used when the automotive unit is disconnected.

Sailing with the wind from astern, in the same direction toward which the wind is blowing

Rum diluted with water. In the 1700s the daily ration of rum in the British Navy was diluted with water with the idea of reducing drunkenness. The term groggy was derived from the effects of drinking too much grog.

A process employed in the shipment of citrus fruits and other perishable commodities. The fruit is packed and placed in a cold room from which the heat is gradually extracted. The boxes of fruit are packed in containers that have been thoroughly cooled an ...

A small storm jib made of very heavy cloth.