The strokes on the ship's bell to mark the passage of time. The passage of time in each watch is marked by the bell every half-hour.

The point where the bottom and the sides of a ship join.

Components subordinate to the compressor.

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

Rank intermediate between officer and rating, and in charge of ratings; more or less equivalent to the rank of sergeant.

Recovering and utilizing the heat content of the compressed air.

The proper return port of a discharged seaman.

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

Said of the anchor when just clear of the bottom (leaving or moving).

(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.

Setting rate within a conference tariff that is different from the rate(s) for the same items established by other conference members.

A notification by carrier of ship's arrival to the consignee, the "Notify Party," and - when applicable - the "Also Notify Party." These parties in interest are listed in blocks 3, 4 and 10, respectively, of the Bill of Lading.

The depth of the boat below the waterline; the amount of vertical distance from a boats water line to the bottom of it's keel.(2) The depth of water necessary to float a vessel(3) The belly or chord depth of the sail, its fullness

Beneath the deck

A sailboat with its bow pointed directly into the wind, preventing the sails from filling properly and stopping the boat. It can be very difficult to get a boat that is in irons back under sail. also known as "In Stays".

To let go.

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 ...

A technical rail ramp, used for equalization of points not actually served.

One who is adept at splicing, knotting, and working with line and canvas.

The gears that reduce engine speed to propeller speed.