A fixed navigation aid structure, visible during the day, used in shallow waters upon which is placed one or more daymarks.

Components subordinate to the compressor.

Error that can be introduced when not reading an instrument, such as a compass, directly from its front, due to the separation of the indicator and the scale being read.

Turning the wheel or tiller as far as possible

40 cubic feet.

The officer on board responsible for the navigation of the ship.

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

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

Old and experienced seaman.

Any object that a navigator may use to find his position, such as permanent land or sea markers, buoys, radiobeacons, and lighthouses.

The resistance to movement. (2) An anchor drags when its flukes do not hold.

An order given to take hold of a rope and pull.

The maximum continuous operating pressure as designed by the manufacturer.

Old three-masted trading vessel which was square-rigged on the fore and main masts, and lateen rigged on the mizzen mast. Similar to the Caravel, but larger and more robust.

Occurs when the vapor is at the dew point or saturation temperature corresponding to its partial pressure. A gas in never saturated with a vapor. However, the space occupied jointly by the gas and vapor may be saturated.

To pass a turn around a belaying pin or cleat.

Publications that describe features of particular sailing areas, such as hazards, anchorages, etc.

Light lines from the topping lift to the boom, forming a cradle into which the mainsail may be lowered.

A single inlet compressor with the impeller or impellers mounted on a shaft supported by two bearings in a pedestal, with the driver coupled to the compressor shaft.

Land