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The whole crew of a ship.

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Mythical sea nymphs who charmed men with their melodious voices. Enchanted, the men would stop all work to listen and they would ultimately die of starvation because of their inability to sail any further.

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Air under pressure greater than that of the atmosphere.

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(1) Prospective course over the ground for boat to follow. (2) A strip of metal attached to a mast to take the slides affixed to the luff of a sail.

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One of the 4 cardinal compass points. South is the direction toward the South Pole and is at 180

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A person who deals in the selling of provisions, dried stores, etc.

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Starboard.

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Seaman's name for the excitement on board as the ship approachs her destination, giving the crew some liberty ashore.

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Small hole bored in cask or barrel to allow air to enter when emptying.

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A rope network.

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Type of bulk carrier built for the carriage of coal.

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A stay from the stem of a boat to the end of the bowsprit used to counteract the upward pull of the forestay.

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This term is used for turbo compressors and represents the maximum flow condition. It is sometimes also referred to as stonewalling.

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A chemical element that is a heavy strong smelling greenish yellow imitating gas used as a bleach, oxidizing agent and disinfectant. Found in some ambient air conditions.

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The A.S.M.E. Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.

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Is a means of transferring heat through mass flow. Also the transfer of heat within a fluid by movements within the fluid.

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Group of ships escorted along a stretch of water.

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An agreement between parties that allows the efficient use and supply of containers. A common supply of containers available to the shipper as required.

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Watertight housing for the centerboard.

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A card labeling the 360

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