A switching railroad operating within a commercial area.

An extra or additional charge.

In the direction the wind is blowing. A boat sailing downwind, away from the wind source with the sails let out all the way, is running with the wind.

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

Sailor's songs sung in the forecastle when the men of a watch were off duty. These were sung for entertainment, thus they were not shanties.

A fishing vessel designed to tow a trawl for catching bottom fish.

To fasten a rope securely by taking turns around a cleat or bollard.

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

Knees placed in the forward part of a vessel, across the stem, to unite the bows on each side. (See PLATE 3.)

Condition that exists when the air, gas, or fluid normally passing through an element is being shunted around the element.

The direction of an object from the observer's position.

1) To wear a boat is the operation of bringing a sailing vessel onto the other tack by bringing the wind around the stern, as opposed to tacking, where the wind is brought around the bow. 2) In respect to the flying of flags, a ship flies her national fla ...

Course Over Ground

Navigation rules governing waters inside designated demarcation zones

A container insulated on the walls, roof, floor, and doors, to reduce the effect of external temperatures on the cargo.

The best of its type of fishing boat. Word originates from a time when the crew used to fish from the deck of a vessel. The best fisherman got the highest place on deck, up in the bow, so his line was the highest above the sea.

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

A painted stripe along the waterline delineating the topside from the bottom paint

The principal vertical timber in a ship's bow.

An imaginary line around the center of the earth at 0