To stand on different tacks towards and from the land.

Holes cut in the water-ways for the water to run from the decks.

(Pronounced rat-lins.) Lines running across the shrouds, horizontally, like the rounds of a ladder, and used to step upon in going aloft.

A boat or a boat's gear able to meet the usual sea conditions.

A quantity of cargo normally expressed as a number of tons.Deadweight, gross, net, displacement.

To make fast.

The placing of goods in a ship in such a way as to ensure the safety and stability of the ship not only on a sea or ocean passage but also in between ports when parts of the cargo have been loaded or discharged.

To put an item in its proper place.

Charges for the services of tugs assisting a ship or other vessels in ports or other locations; the act of towing a ship or other objects from one place to another.

Merchandise other than liquid carried in bulk.

To right the helm, is to put it amidships.

Loose wood or other matters, placed on the bottom of the hold, above the ballast, to stow cargo upon.

A mechanical power which increases the force applied. To purchase, is to raise by a purchase.

Subjec To Enough Merchandise. Note accompanying the booking an amount of cargo, bunker..

When one or more vessels are being towed; when a tug is towing one or more floating objects; to pull an object in the water by means of a rope.

The case of a block.

A metal, wooden or rope stairway.

Clause limiting responsibilities of the charterers, shippers and receivers of cargo.

A classification, storage or switching area.

Swinging off course, usually in heavy seas. The bow moves toward one side or the other of the intended course.