An occasional sprinkling dashed from the top of a wave by the wind, or by its striking an object.

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

The Roman god of the sea, associated with Salacia, the goddess of Salt Water.

On wooden vessels, the frames or ribs of a ship, connected to the keel, which give shape and strength to the ship's hull.

The individual or firm that issues a draft and thus stands to receive payment.

A cruise of a new ship for the purpose of testing out all machinery, etc. Shank

Small lines used to tie the sails when they are flaked or furled.

Cost of unloading a vessel is borne by the charterer.

A pipe, tube or channel that conveys a substance (such as air throughout a building).2. Tubes used to move air, such as to ventilate an enclosed area.

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

A spar which projects forward from the bow of some boats, and extends the sail plan by allowing the headsails to be secured further forward.

The forward end of a ship's after superstructure, where the poop deck descends to the upper deck.

Placed at right angles to the keel, such as a transverse frame, transverse bulkhead, etc.

Alert (pep it up!).

Is the temperature at which water vapor begins to condense at atmospheric pressure. Is the same as dew point, but is related to atmospheric air only.

The total electrical power input to a compressor, including drive motor, cooling fan, motors, controls, etc.

Vessel or vessels of practically any size or type.

To attach a boat to a mooring, dock, post, anchor, etc.

A person who arranges for transportation of loads for a percentage of the revenue from the load.

To fill in the seams with cotton or oakum.