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

Describing a small or confined space. Originated from the time when a cat-o'-nine-tails was used to inflict punishment.

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

An area of the North Atlantic east of the Bahamas where a powerful eddy in the water causes Sargasso weed to collect in vast quantities and float on the surface.

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.

A point of sail where the boat is sailing at a right angle to the wind (wind coming from abeam). A beam reach is usually the fastest point of sail. A beam reach is a point of sail between a broad reach and a close reach.

Gilded carving and scroll work decorating the hulls of ships.

In blue water beyond the 100-fathom line.

An arrangement whereby a steamship company, under rules and regulations established in the freight tariff of a given trade, accepts small packages at rates below the minimum bill of lading, and issues a parcel receipt instead of a bill of lading.

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

Navy term meaning to change the arrangement of the colors (the national flag) upon getting under way or coming to moorings.

Sink by filling with water.

Vessels operating on fixed itineraries or regular schedules and established rates available to all shippers. The freight rates which are charged are based on the shipping company's tariff or if the company is a member of a liner conference, the tariff of ...

1,000 grams or 2.2046 pounds.

To let go altogether.

(1) The alternate rise and fall of the bow of a vessel proceeding through waves; also called hobby horsing (2) The theoretical distance advanced by a propeller in one revolution. (3) Tar and resin used for caulking between the planks of a wooden vessel.

Is the force in newton required to move a fluid layer of one square meter area and a thickness of one meter with a velocity of one meter per second.

Load/unload control system that tries to maximizes compressor efficiency by matching air delivery and air demand. Compressor is operated at full load or idle

Removal of worn or damaged gear and the fitting of new gear in replacement.