Landfall. To reach shore.

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One who is employed in the working of cargo when a ship is being loaded or unloaded in port.

A place where boats can find fuel, water and other services. Marinas also contain slips where boats can stay for a period of time.

See Insurance, Particular Average.

Self Contained underwater Breathing Apparatus - see Aqualung.

Circular blocks in the shrouds or stays to adjust tension.

Limber hole of a ship.

Area into which a boat can not go without tacking.

Land

The dimensions of all parts which go into the construction of a ship's hull.

Originally, to suck rum from a coconut, the end of the nut resembling a monkey's face. Later, illicitly to suck spirit from a cask, usually through a straw. Also called Bleed the Monkey.

A form of wear in which seizing or tearing of the gear or bearing surface occurs.

The stationary seating surface, the inlet of a valve.

To let go.

A certificate required by U.S. Customs to release cargo properly to the correct party.

The art and science of designing vessels.

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

A term used to designate an object for which the correct name has been forgotten.

Man or boy employed in sailing deep-water craft. Word is sometimes loosely used to include men who go to sea. Used officially to denote a seaman serving on deck.