The act of decoying a ship ashore by means of false lights.

Calculation of a loss by an average adjuster.

One of the 3 possible distances:The max height from the water line to the topmost of a ship,The clearance between the topmost point and a bridge over a river,The max height from the water line to the top of the hatch coamings.

To push a sail out so that the wind fills the opposite side, thus slowing the boat down.

Method of reeving a tackle in order to gain the maximum increase in power.

A member of the steward's department who served meals to officers and crew.

Consignments of cargo sent abroad in a ship to be sold or bartered by the master to best advantage or when the opportunity arises.

A light line with a weight on the end used for heaving from ship to shore (or ship to ship) when coming alongside. A heavier cable or hawser is attached which can then be hauled over using the heaving line.

A curved metal spar for handling a boat or other heavy objects.

Stands for "Immediate Exit." In the U.S., Customs IE Form is used when goods are brought into the U.S. and are to be immediately re-exported without being transported within the U.S.

Said of a rope when it is under such tension that it is practically rigid.

The turning of the blade of an oar from the vertical to the horizontal while it is being taken aback for the next stroke. This reduces the windage on the blade thus reducing the effort expended.

Large and long-winged seabird of the southern hemisphere capable of long flights. It was believed among seamen that albatrosses embodied the souls of dead sailors, and it was considered unlucky to kill one.

Charge assessed by a pier or dock owner against freight handled over the pier or dock or against a steamship company using the pier or dock.

Atmosphere normale de reference. The term ANR is not usually applied to cfm, it is the new European replacement for FAD and usually follows the metric measurement of air flow, such as Cu Meters per Minute

Nickname for waves breaking into foam.

A string of vessels which makes a particular voyage and serves a particular market.

When the draft of a ship fore and aft are the same. Floating level (no list).

Retention of property until outstanding dept is paid

In a ship with multiple cabins, the cabin closest to the stern.