(1) A navigator shoots the sun by using a sextant to measure its altitude. (2) A sailing vessel shoots when she forges ahead to windward with her sails luffing.

Goods from a captured ship which was permitted to be distributed among the captors at once.

A large reinforced eye in the leech and clew of a sail that allows a line to fasten to it; e.g., the reef cringle and clew cringle.

To lift or raise, such as a sail or a flag.

A short, confused sea.

Machines in which compression is effected by the positive action of rotating elements.

A loss discovered before or at the time of delivery of a shipment.

Systeme International. The international system of unit measurement.

A stern sprit or spar extending from the stern.

A bow pivot line used in docking and undocking, or a dock line leading aft from the bow to prevent the boat from moving forward while made fast to a dock or pier.

Abrasion, wear or damage to a line caused by rubbing against another object

Has to do with the properties of air-water vapor mixtures in the atmosphere.

A compressor belonging to the group of displacement rotary compressors, a type of valve less displacement machine. Also referred to as "Roots blower".

A bullying and tyrannical officer; he would drive his crew by brutality and the power of his fists.

Observing with the eye. Applied to a document, means examining and signing as evidence of satisfaction as to its authenticity.

An invoice provided by a supplier prior to the shipment of merchandise, informing the buyer of the kinds and quantities of goods to be sent, their value, and specifications (weight, size, etc.).

Sailing as close to the wind as possible with all sails full and drawing.

To spill the sails is to take the wind out of the sails, either by heading up into the wind, or by easing the sheets to the point where the sails can hold no wind.

Adjustable stays used to support and control tension on the mast when the wind is from abaft the beam; temporary backstays used to stabilize the mast and prevent undue flexing due to the pumping action of the sea.

Document showing contents and loading sequence of a container.