A movable block and tackle used on board for a variety of purposes, including the handling of cargo in holds.

On square-rigged ships, a form of ceremonial salute to honor the visit of a high official. The yards were lined by men standing upon them, and there was also a man standing on the truck of each topgallant mast.

A brand of lightweight anchor. It has pivoting flukes that dig into the ground as tension is placed on the anchor.

The vertical barrel device used to heave in cable or lines.

The line that controls the angle of the mainsail in its relation to the wind.

Bareboat (Method of chartering of the ship leaving the charterer with almost all the responsibilities of the owner.)

A threaded, adjustable fitting, used for stays, lifelines and sometimes other rigging. It is used to to maintain correct tension on standing rigging. Can also be used to pull objects together.

A member of the ship's crew.

The ratio in percentage of the time that the equipment is in operation to the total working time.

A hand hold. Usually along the cabin top or ladder.

A component on a compressed air line that provides wide are coverage with a thin sheet of air. Also amplifies compressed air flow, reduces noise. Used in blowing, cooling. Also known as air knife.

A region of shallow water usually made of sand or mud, usually running parallel to the shore. Bars are caused by wave and current action, and may not be shown on a chart

Sails, such as the spinnaker, reacher and reaching staysail used when running or reaching

A short strut on a mast angled forward at about 45

Instrument for establishing the altitude and azimuth of stars and planets.

To tie something with a line; to secure

Space between the floor of holds and the bottom of the ship.

A light showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 360 degrees. An anchor or riding light is an all-round light.

In the Far East, a warehouse where goods are stored and delivered.

In navigation, the angle between the point at which the sun rises and sets and the true east and west points of the horizon.