A light sail, such as a spinnaker, used to make the most of light following winds.

At right angles to the centerline of the boat; rowboat seats are generally athwart ships.

Ties used to tie up the sails when they are furled to the boom or yards.

A seat or brace running laterally across the width of a rowing boat.

An embargo imposed by a Government against another country.

Fog over land caused by condensation of vapor in the air above cooler ground.

One who earns his living by service at sea.

Order given to a boat's crew when going alongside under oars. Denotes that boat has sufficient way, and that oars are to be placed inside the boat.

(1) To bind a line with marline, cord, twine, wire, or other "small stuff" to prevent accidental opening or unraveling (2) To freeze up, as a valve.

An instrument that can be modified or cancelled at any moment without notice to and agreement of the beneficiary, but customarily includes a clause in the credit to the effect that any draft negotiated by a bank prior to the receipt of a notice of revocat ...

A stationary, spirally shaped passage that converts velocity head to pressure.

Unlit navigational aids for use during the day. They mark a bearing to a channel when they are lined up one above the other. Leading lights are lighted at night and serve the same purpose.

Those causes of loss for which the carrier is not legally liable. The elemental risks of ocean transport.

A light line used for hauling over a heavier rope or cable.

The height of the decks, below decks.

A U.S. Customs program wherein at least two designated Customs ports will enter cargo that arrives at either port without the necessity of an in-bound document.

A wharf licensed and attended by Customs authorities.

A notification by carrier of ship's arrival to the consignee, the "Notify Party," and - when applicable - the "Also Notify Party." These parties in interest are listed in blocks 3, 4 and 10, respectively, of the Bill of Lading.

The actual temperature of a moving gas stream. It is the temperature indicated by a thermometer moving in the stream with the same velocity as the stream.

A protective cover wrapped around the mast at the deck on a keel stepped boat to prevent water from entering the boat.