A point located en route between two other points.

Pressure dew point temperature (

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

An absolute temperature scale. The kelvin unit of thermodynamic temperature, is the fraction 1/273,16 of the thermodynamic temperature of the triple point of water. The triple point of water is the equilibrium temperature (0,01

Light, bulky articles.

Enormous sea monster supposed to have been seen off coasts of America and Norway. Sometimes mistaken for an island.

A fabric, usually synthetic, used to make sails.

An object used as a reference point while navigating.

Boards used to close the companionway.

A loop shaped fitting attached to the deck, spar, boom, etc., used to secure a line or block to some part of the vessel.

Open Shelter Deck ship.

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

Said of an object that is secured to another; attached, fixed, secured.

To watch a vessel at anchor at the turn of tides, and cast her by the helm, and some sail if necessary, so as to keep turns out of her cables.

Black diamond, ball, and cone shapes hoisted on vessels during the day to indicate restricted movement, ability, or type. For example three balls means aground.

The power that is consumed to overcome the frictional losses when operating in an unloaded condition.

When all the sails are shaking.

A boat that has rolled so that she is lying on her side or even rolled completely over (can be caused by a sudden gust or squall). A boat with appropriate ballast should right herself after being knocked down.

A small tapering flag, which can be used for identification or communication.

To leave a ship without authority (deserting).