Measure of alkalinity or acidity in water and water containing fluids. Can be used to determine the corrosion inhibiting characteristic in water based fluids. Typically, pH > 8.0 is required to inhibit corrosion of iron and ferrous alloys in water based f ...

A soft, cylindrical fabric bag for clothes and personal possessions

A train of a specified number of railcars, perhaps 100, which remain as a unit for a designated destination or until a change in routing is made.

A phrase with a nautical derivation, meaning a man under the influence of drink or unsteadiness through drink.

The first plank on the outer hull of a wooden vessel next to the keel. In steel ships, the plating next to the keel, or what is known as strake A.

A publication setting forth the charges, rates and rules of transportation companies.

Sailing other than close; hauled or into the wind (wind astern).

On vessels constructed of wood, the narrow gap between the planks which form the decks and sides and were caulked to make them watertight. Since wood swells when it's in contact with water, a narrow seam is necessary to allow for the expansion.

Succession of long and unbroken waves that are not due to meteorological conditions in the vicinity. Generally due to wind or storms at a distance from the position.

A suspension of fine solid or liquid particles in a gas.

Fine separated particles floating in the air and clouding it. A substance in the gaseous state.

When the sheer curves down towards the bow and stern.

An additional keel secured outside the main keel, usually as protection in the event of grounding.

A charted feature or chosen position on a chart

The energy in foot pounds required to compress polytropically and to transfer one pound of a given gas from one pressure level to another.

A fitting holding a boom or gaff to the mast.

In transit, or in passage.

Sailor's phrase for a seaman who has died.

The command given to inform the crew that the helm is being turned quickly to leeward, turning the boat windward

Lift anchor off the bottom.