A seaman's sewing outfit for heavy work.

The bottom of the mast, with a shape designed to fit into the mast step.

The stay leading from the mast to the bow

To let go.

To make headway when there is no apparent wind.

A notation on a bill of lading that the cargo has been stowed on the open deck of the ship.

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

In charge of twelve to four watch. Ships navigation officer. Keeps charts (maps) up to date and monitors navigation equipment on bridge.

A rope passed round a man in the chains, while sounding.

Are categorized as internal or external heat reactivated. Internal type - Process air enters the dryer through the inlet piping, is then dried as it passes through the desiccant bed, and discharges through the outlet piping as dry air. Regeneration of the ...

Self Contained underwater Breathing Apparatus - see Aqualung.

A trade arrangement in which goods are shipped to a foreign buyer without guarantee of payment.

A system by which an object such as a compass is suspended so that it remains horizontal as the boat heels.

The stationary seating surface, the inlet of a valve.

Limber hole of a ship.

Short pieces of line fastened to the sail at reef points, used for tying a reef to reduce sail area. The reef line will pass through reef cringles, which will become the new tack and clew of the reefed sail.

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 letter of credit that allows the beneficiary to transfer in whole or in part to another beneficiary any amount which, in aggregate, of such transfers does not exceed the amount of the credit. Used by middlemen.

A pointed metal spike, used to separate strands of rope in splicing.

The time allotted to a man to stand at the helm.