Station, usually on the bridge, from which a ship is controlled; the act of so controlling.

the liquid that separates from a vapor during condensation.

To communicate with a vessel in sight.

A precursor to the sextant. An old navigational device for checking the altitude of the sun or stars.

National flag or insignia flown by a ship at sea.

A sheet or halyard coiled so that it will run out quickly without becoming tangled.

The crew's term for the chief engineer.

Is the ratio of the actual volume of the gas to the volume determined according to the perfect gas law.

Machines having only one impeller.

To coil down the tail of a line on deck to present a neat appearance.

Machines in which air or gas is compressed in each cylinder or casing from initial intake pressure to final discharge pressure.

The distinguishing qualities of a navigational light, including its color and whether it is fixed or flashing (and the flashing sequence).

A rate of action. In this case, quickly.

Large bollards affixed to the main deck near the bow of a square rigged vessel around which hawsers or anchor cables were belayed.

Stowage of general or special cargoes in a container for transport in the various modes.

A machine having two or more impellers operating in series on a single shaft and in single casing.

A dog or brace to hold objects rigidly in place.

Movement of a tractor, without trailer, over the highway.

To clap on is to temporarily add something to an existing part.

Old term for a heavy gale or hurricane.