Pressure dew point temperature (

An object used as a reference point while navigating.

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).

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

When all the sails are shaking.

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

A fabric, usually synthetic, used to make sails.

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

Open Shelter Deck ship.

Light, bulky articles.

Gross tonnage is the basis on which manning rules and safety regulations are applied, and registration fees are reckoned. Port fees are also often reckoned on the basis of GT and NT. GT and NT are defined according to formulas which take account, among ot ...

Equipment used for serving meals.

Navigation and Inspection Circular (US Coast Guard)

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.

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 watch tackle (small, handy block and tackle for general use).

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

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

To remove or disassemble gear after it is used.

When the water has large or breaking waves in stormy conditions.