Cargo ship of 14.800 tonnes deadweight.

The outer layer on a coalescing filter that prevents separated liquids from re-entering the air stream. Also known as anti re-entrainment barrier.

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.

(1) The underside of the hull that sits in the water (2) The ocean floor

Sailor's name for the north star, Polaris, which for all practical purposes remains fixed above the north pole, bearing north from everywhere in the northern hemisphere, making it a true aid to navigation.

The ratio of the actual water-vapor partial pressure to its saturation pressure at the same temperature. (considered only with atmospheric air).

Old name for bunting from which signal and other flags were made.

The direction of an object (with reference to you, your ship, another object).

Temperature at which condesation first occurs and moisture is formed.

A line on the compass aligned with the centerline of the vessel that indicates the vessel's compass heading. Since it points to the vessel's bow, it enables a course to be steered by bringing the lubber's line to the point on the compass card which indica ...

The outer resin surface of a fiberglass boat, usually colored.

Term used in the days of sail to indicate the starboard of the two anchors carried at the bow of a ship. The anchor on the port side was known as the small bower (although they were the same size).

On the land or aground.

The use of a sound barrier separating the sound from the receiver.

Screen of cloth or other material to give the crew protection against the weather, wind and water spray.

A mop, formed of old rope, used for cleaning and drying decks.

A vessel is in soundings when she is in sufficiently shallow water for soundings to be made and used as an aid in the vessel's navigation.

The straight or curved line of the deck line; curvature of the lines of a vessel toward the bow and stern.

A contract for leasing between the ship owners and the lessee. It would state, e.g., the duration of the lease in years or voyages.

A ceremony performed on board ships when passengers or crew are crossing the equator for the first time during a voyage.