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

A structure which extends outboard beyond the edge of the hull for some special purpose. Some Polynesian canoes use outriggers to support an "ama" or small secondary hull, while fishing boats may use outriggers to suspend lines or nets over the water. ...

The ratio of clearance volume to the volume swept by the compressing element.

Toward the shore

A right claim against the guarantors of a loan or draft or bill of exchange.

The power which is theoretically required to compress a gas under constant temperature, in a compressor free from losses, from a given inlet pressure to a given discharge pressure.

A movement where the load initiates at an origin rail ramp and terminates at a consignee's door.

General name for a broad, flat-bottomed boat used in transporting cargo between a vessel and the shore. The distinction between a lighter and a barge is more in the manner of use than in equipment. The term "lighter" refers to a short haul, generally in c ...

The extension of an air actuator beyond its design height.

Traditionally a ship's bell is made of brass and has her name engraved on it. It is used for striking the bells which mark the passage of time (see Bells) and is also used as a fog signal as an audible warning of a ship's position.

Person who assists in saving life or property from a vessel wrecked near the coast. Often applied to a small boat that lies in narrow waters ready to wait on a vessel, if required.

When a vessel fills with water and sinks.

Tanks used for the storage of air discharged from compressors. They serve also to damp discharge line pulsations.

(1) Generic name for a large sea-going vessel. (2) To take an object aboard, such as cargo, or water. (3) To put items such as oars on the boat when not in use.

Merchant seaman's name for his bed or mattress.

Reduce dew point by passing compressed air through a bundle of hollow membrane fibers; water vapor and a portion of the compressed air then permeate the membrane walls and vent to atmosphere

Originally a seaman who, not wanting to work, preferred to exist by hanging around ports and harbors and living on the charity of others. Now more generally describing any loafer around the waterfront who prefers not to work.

A measure of weight ashore and a measure of capacity on a vessel.

(1) A second method of propelling a vessel. On a sailboat this would be the engine. (2) Machinery fitted in steam and motor vessels which is not part of the main propelling machinery. (3) a support group, e.g., Coast Guard Auxiliary

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