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

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

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

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

Certificate given to a ship arriving from a foreign port, by the port's health officer, indicating that there are no cases of disease aboard the ship and the health of all on board is good.

An auxiliary engine used for furnishing power for a variety of small mechanical chores.

The forward edge of a fore-and-aft sail

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 type of knot that tightens under load. It is formed by running the standing line through the loop formed in a regular bowline, or by tying around a bight in the line.

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

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.

The speed and direction of the wind felt or measured when stationary. The motion of a boat will cause the wind to appear to be coming at a different direction and speed, which is known as apparent wind

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

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

Ocean vessels constructed with heavy-duty submersible hydraulic lift or elevator system at the stern of the vessel. The Sea-Bee system facilitates forward transfer and positioning of barges. Sea-Bee barges are larger than LASH barges. The Sea-Bee system i ...

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

The wooden bit in the stem of a whaling boat around which the harpoon line was controlled.

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

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.

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