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Indirect heat exchanger designed to transfer heat from combustion gas to the air stream added to the combustion zone.

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A condition where the particles (dust) becomes embedded in the fabric filter over time and are not removed by the bag cleaning process.

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The framework of timber, etc., on which a vessel is built, from which she is launched into the water.

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Annual publication of astronomical data for the use of navigators.

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Transportation charge advanced by one carrier to another to be collected by the later carrier from the consignor or consignee.

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Wind that is deflected from it's normal course by the sails

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After mast on a schooner or sailing ship carrying a spanker; usually the fourth mast of a five or six masted schooner.

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Freight that has not been called for or picked up by the consignee or owner.

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MBM

1,000 board feet. One MBM equals 2,265 C.M.

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Equipment used for serving meals.

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A naval rank next below that of lieutenant-commander, which is next below that of captain (the equivalent of commander).

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A sprocket wheel on the windlass for taking links of the chain cable.

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Is one which 1) handles a small constant flow of liquid with the gas; 2) utilizes evaporative (injection) cooling; or 3) circulates a liquid for sealing and/or cooling. The last may or may not be evaporative cooling.

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Sea

(1) A body of salt water. A very large body of fresh water. (2) The condition of the water around a boat. Heavy seas for example.

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Light, bulky articles.

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A wooden bar which may be shipped in the capstan head for heaving around by hand (to heave up anchor or heavy objects by manpower).

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The fitting in the bottom of the boat in which the bottom or heel if the mast sits.

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(1) The distance that the wind and sea has to travel over open water unimpeded by land; the longer the fetch, generally the higher the waves. (2) Also to reach someplace, especially in adverse conditions. When sailing close-hauled, being able to arrive at ...

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An object used as a reference point while navigating.

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An order meaning sufficient (enough).

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