A windlass or capstan drum.

To haul in.

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

To wrap a small line around another.

A drogue or drag device to slow down a boat, hold its bow into the sea in heavy weather, and reduce the boat's drift downwind.

The amount of work done on or by a system is equal to the amount of energy transferred to or from the system.

An absolute temperature scale. ((

A sliding fitting that attaches to a track allowing for the adjustment of blocks or other devices attached to the car.

An ornamental carved and painted figure on the stem of the vessel.

Abbreviation for "Please Authorize Delivery Against Guarantee." A request from the consignee to the shipper to allow the carrier or agent to release cargo against a guarantee, either bank or personal. Made when the consignee is unable to produce original ...

Narrow triangular sail set on a long yard or spar, the forward end of which is hauled down so that it sets obliquely on the mast with a high peak.

The amount by which magnetic variation changes up or down each year in a particular area. The annual increase or decrease is printed in the compass roses on each chart and may make a significant difference over a number of years.

To repeat an order for information to the crew.

imposes a 50-percent tariff on maintenance and repair work done on U.S.-flag vessels in foreign shipyards. Also, U.S.-flag vessels must either be built in the United States or have been a U.S.-flag vessel for at least 3 years to be eligible to carry prefe ...

A very strong sail used in stormy weather. It is loose footed, being attached to the mast, but not the boom. This helps prevent boarding waves from damaging the sail or the rigging.

An indicator that signals pressure conditions.

Carefully (watch what you're doing).

(1) Order to men at the mast to extend themselves at intervals along a yard. (2) To keep a vessel at a certain place until a specified time has elapsed.

Cloths hung on the lee side of a berth to keep one from rolling out of their bunk

Pointed iron implement used in separating the strands of rope in splicing, marling, etc.