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UK Hydrographic Office abbreviations kgkg

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The leading ship, or ships, in a fleet or squadron.

States that the total pressure of a mixture of gases is equal to the sum of the partial pressures of the constituent gases. The partial pressure is the pressure each gas would exert if it alone occupied the volume of the mixture.

(1) To warp is to move a vessel by lines - move a boat by hauling on lines attached to docks or anchors. (2) The longitudinal threads in canvas and other textiles. (3) Hawser used when warping. (4) The line by which a boat rides to a sea anchor. (5) Moori ...

Volume flow rate measured in cubic meters per minute (or per hour)

Good order and readiness.

(1) Any pin that is used to prevent a fitting from falling open. (2) A pin used to keep the anchor attached to its anchor roller when not in use.

Measuring point for compressor acceptance test. Amount of condensate collected in the air receiver.

A hull with the bottom section in the shape of a "V."

Most common material is phenolic resin-impregnated laminated fabrics, such as asbestos or cotton cloth. For oil free service, bronze and carbon/graphite vanes are used.

A hinged mast step located on deck. Since it is hinged, the mast may be raised and lowered easily.

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When all the sails are aback.

The extremities of a yard.

Measuring point for compressor acceptance test. Pressure at the compressor inlet flange.

A boat in a dry dock.

The storing of goods/cargo.

An unusually strong wind. In storm-warning terminology, a wind of 34 to 47 knots (39 to 54 miles per hour or 62-87 kilometers per hour).