A term for what frequently happened to Nantucket whalers when they left the whaling ship in a small boat to go after a whale. If they harpooned the whale without mortally wounding it, the animal took off with the whaleboat in tow.

Nickname for a British naval seaman.

Is a single shaft, positive displacement rotary compressor.

A wood or fiber cover placed around such containers as cans and bottles.

Usually the forward berth of the boat, located in the bow

see Monkey Jacket.

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

(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 ...

A control line, usually a multi-purchase tackle, secured to the boom to prevent it from lifting. Can also apply to other spars, such as gaffs.

Officer's recreation area.

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A device attached to a safety or safety relief valve that prevents it from opening at the set pressure.

A multilateral maritime treaty adopted in 1921 (at The Hague, Netherlands). Standardizes liability of an international carrier under the Ocean B/L. Establishes a legal "floor" for B/L. See COGSA

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The shape of a sail, with regard to its efficiency. Controls such as the cunningham, boom vang, outhaul, traveler, halyards, leech line, sheets, and the bend of the mainmast all can affect sail shape. Also sail trim.

Compressors that operate with an intake pressure below atmospheric and discharge pressure usually atmospheric or slightly higher.

A document issued by the U.S. government; authorizes the export of commodities for which written authorization is required by law.

To veer or haul on a rope, slightly, so that a part subject to nip or chafe is moved away and a fresh part takes its place.

The situation of two vessels, lying alongside one another, so near that their yard-arms cross or touch.