Sink by filling with water.

Remove a boat from the water.

A measure of distance approximately 3 nautical miles. One-twentieth of a degree of latitude.

Gilded carving and scroll work decorating the hulls of ships.

The area between opposing shipping lanes, restricted to most navigation except for crossing with caution

Surface on which the bearing seal rides in an oil lubricated tailshaft bearing.

Dining room facilities for officers separate from the crew and passenger dining room.

A slang term for an open-top trailer or container with a tarpaulin cover.

Compass error. The difference between the reading of a compass and the actual magnetic course or bearing due to errors in the compass reading. These errors can be caused by metals, magnetic fields and electrical fields near the compass. The act of checkin ...

ACRONYM - National Electrical Code

Small masses of drift ice with waterways in which a vessel can sail.

Supporting braces made into a right angle, used for strength when two parts are joined.

To let go altogether.

Is the ratio of the theoretical work calculated on an isothermal basis to the actual work transferred to the gas during compression.

A black ball visible in all directions, displayed in the forward part of a vessel to indicate that the vessel is anchored.

A sturdy railing or elevated guard rail around the deck at the stern. also known as Pushpit

A ship designed to carry all types of general cargo, or "dry cargo."

Towards the sides of the vessel (with reference to the centerline).

The middle watch.

A canvas canopy secured over the ship's deck as a protection from the weather (covering).