The erection or superstructure fitted about amidship on the upper deck of a ship. The officer's quarters, staterooms and accommodations are usually in the bridge house.

Vessel or vessels of practically any size or type.

The alternate rise and fall of the bow of a vessel proceeding through waves.

Also stability sail or riding sail. Any small sail set to help the boat maintain its direction without necessarily moving, as when at anchor or in heavy weather.

Is a heat exchanger located immediately preceding an ejector to condense and remove a portion of the vapor in the mixture and thus reduce the total lb/hr to be handled.

Force per unit area, usually expressed in pounds per square inch (PSI) or BAR.

Voyage made in varying directions. To sail in various directions for pleasure, in search, or for exercise.

Slang term for a small swab made of rope and used for drying decks.

(1) To fill a space (room) with water; (2) A rising tide.

On wooden boats, a line of planking running from the bow to the stern along the hull.

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

States that the volume of a gas, at constant temperature, varies inversely with the pressure.

Near or toward the shore

Another name for the bo'sun's whistle.

Abbreviation for "Consumption Entry." The process of declaring the importation of foreignmade goods for use in the United States.

The amount of atmospheric dust which a filter will capture.

A quality of compressed air for use with pneumatic instruments and controls. (usually dry and free from contaminants)

A draft that matures either a certain number of days after acceptance or a certain number of days after the date of the draft.

To transfer goods from one transportation line to another, or from one ship to another.

To decorate a ship with flags in celebration of certain occasions.