See standard air.

A group of vessel operators joined together for the purpose of establishing freight rates.

2,240 pounds (1016.05 kilograms)

An instrument designed to add lubrication into the compressed air line.

The tackle used for running guns in and out.

(1) The points of the jaws of a boom or gaff where they embrace the mast. (2) The outer ends of the crosstrees.

A call on the bo'sun's pipe at night for the hands to turn in, for silence in the messdecks, and for lights to be extinguished. Also a term used by a sailor to another to make them stop talking.

To mark a course on a chart.

Sailing ship with a favorable wind, sailing dry and easily. A person riding the crest of good fortune

Small, steep disorderly waves at rapid intervals.

Small iceberg that has broken away from a larger iceberg.

The act of calling for freight by truck at the consignor's shipping platform.

To hold off a boat with a staff, boathook, long spar, etc., to prevent her from coming along too heavily. also known as Fend Off.

Compression of a flat or standard bale of cotton to approximately 32 pounds per cubic foot. Usually applies to cotton exported or shipped coastwise.

To take in the slack and secure the standing rigging.

Thin sheets of copper applied to the hull of a wooden ship below the waterline to prevent the toredo worm eating the planks, and also to limit the growth of weed, barnacles or other marine life.

When used in pricing terms such as "Ex Factory" or "Ex Dock," it signifies that the price quoted applies only at the point of origin indicated.

2,204.6 pounds or 1,000 kilograms.

Loan issued against some security

Cruising in shallow water and spending the nights in coves.