An able-bodied seamen entrusted with the steering of a vessel when entering or leaving a harbor. He is also involved with the use and upkeep of navigational equipment.

Contraction for "Shipper's Export Declaration."

Surface which forms a shore-based interface with ships.

Ice broken into pieces, and projecting very little above sea level.

Making a ship just as it is about to sail.

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

A wind coming from the southwest

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.).

To gain hydrodynamic lift, causing the boat to lift, rising slightly out of the water so that it is gliding over the water rather than plowing through it, reaching speeds in excess of those normally associated with its waterline length.

In a manner, or fashion, befitting a seaman.

A small projection of land.

A stern sprit or spar extending from the stern.

On a square-rigged ship, the short pieces of line which hang from the yards and support the footropes on which the topmen stand while working aloft on the sails.

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

A line running from near the top of the mast, used to hold the spinnaker pole in place.

The piece of board on which a man working aloft is swung.

Freight moving from origin to destination over the Freight lines of two or more transportation carriers.

Type of shackle designed to take several eyes connected to several lengths of chain.

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

A short, confused sea.