Course Over Ground

A region near the earth in which the relative velocity increases from zero with elevation, due to the motion of the atmosphere relative to the earth's surface.

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

A navigational buoy on which is mounted a bell with clappers hung inside a metal cage, which is rung by the motion of the sea. It serves as a warning of shoal waters.

Iron or steel straps fastened diagonally across a ship's frames to make a rigid framework.

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 ...

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 bow and forward part of the vessel above the waterline.

A switching railroad operating within a commercial area.

An abandoned vessel at sea (a danger to navigation) or Any abandoned vessel.

(1) The action of a line as it passes over the sheave of a block. (2) The act of easing away gently.

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

The area of calm which lies inside the trade winds near the equator.

(1) A large casting shaped to allow the propeller blades to revolve. The rudder is fitted on the after post. (2) The principal vertical timber in a ship's stern, upon which the rudder is fastened.

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 ...

In a dynamic compressor, surge limit is the capacity below which the compressor operation becomes unstable.

Time after which legal claims will not be entertained

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

The chamber located on suction side of cap tube, in which freon is evaporated to cause cooling in a refrigeration system.

A piece of rope placed so as to confine a spar or another rope. A handle made of rope, in the form of a circle, (as the handle of a chest.) is called a becket.