A sudden squall of wind accompanied by lightning.

A nautical astronomical observation of the sun, moon, or a star, by which means a vessel's position can be determined. The sight was taken with a sextant at a specific time, determined by a chronometer.

To cast off all but one remaining line.

Pounds per square inch, gauge. Pressure indicated by a pressure gauge.

The water level used to record data on a chart. Usually the average low tide water level. It is the level below which depths on a chart are measured, and above which keights of a tide are expressed.

An instrument with a movable arm to plot a course on a chart

A compartment forward where the chain cable is stowed.

A receipt for goods issued by a carrier with an indication that the goods were damaged when received. Compare Clean Bill of Lading.

The turbulent effect of air on the lee side of a sail when trimmed in too far.

The pressure that would be produced by stopping a moving stream of liquid or gas.

Canvas, cloth, leather, tubing, rubber or other material placed around a line or cable to protect it from wear and abrasion

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

To move ahead swiftly. To move ahead of another vessel quickly when underway.

A nautical guy, often a negative connotation.

The highest unlicensed rating in the deck department who has immediate charge of all deck hands and who in turn comes under the direct orders of the master or chief mate or mate.

is one in which a portion of the original system energy is dissipated and cannot be returned to the system through its own operation. The system and/or surroundings cannot be returned to their original state.

A filter element whose medium consists of a series of uniform folds and has the geometric form of a cylinder, cone, disc, plate ... Synonymous with "convoluted" and "corrugated".

Vertical frame components fitted at the corners of the container, integral to the corner fittings and connecting the roof and floor structures. Containers are lifted and secured in a stack using the castings at the ends.

Without sufficient crew.

To carry sail to the full limit of strength of masts, yards, and tackles.