A switching railroad operating within a commercial area.

British standard pipe parallel.

To put in place of another; i.e., when an insurance company pays a claim it is placed in the same position as the payee with regard to any rights against others.

The structure on deck where the donkey engine is located.

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.

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

A single complete operation consisting of progressive phases starting and ending at the neutral position.

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

Cubic feet per minute (cfm) of air required at the inlet to the distribution system.

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.

The difference in depth between high and low tide.

An ornamental knot to provide a stopper on the end of a line.

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

The stationary seating surface, the inlet of a valve.

Tassels of unraveled line, yarns, etc. which are lashed around chafe spots such as spreaders to prevent chafe on sails.

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.

A small bag for carrying or stowing all personal articles.

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

The space provided for stowage of provisions or other materials.