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.

See Ship's Port Agent

A member of the ship's crew.

A spring line from the stern of a boat to mid ships to stop forward movement

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

Overhanging part of a vessel's stern. The area of the upper deck of a ship that is nearest the stern.

Oscillations of the sea caused by wind blowing along the surface and moving in the direction from which the wind blows.

Condensation which occurs when a ship sails from a cool to a relatively warm climate.

Strong offshore current extending to the shore.

To tie something with a line; to secure

The original name for the left side of the vessel when facing forward. The name was changed to Port to avoid any confusion with starboard, the right side of the vessel when facing forward.

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

Japanese tapered pipe thread (Male).

A journey made at sea by a vessel, usually including both the outbound and homebound passages.

A pear-shaped, grooved metal fitting around which an eye splice is made

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

A gun used in the life-saving services to throw a life line to a ship in distress or from ship to shore and used when a boat cannot be launched.

The direct sailing line in which a racing mark or buoy can be fetched while sailing the desired course

The person who is in charge of a vessel and legally responsible for it and its occupants.