A motor controller that regulates the air flow through an end plate into the motor to control the speed and power. A speed regulation device built into or attached externally.

At or towards the stern or rear of a ship.

To put a narrow piece of canvas around it after it has been wormed, and before it has been served.

A knot used to temporarily shorten a line.

Vessel said to be "on her beam ends" when she is lying over so much that her deck beams are nearly vertical.

On the land or aground.

An adsorption type material used in compressed air dryers. Industry standards are activated alumina, silica gel and molecular sieves.(2) A material used to desiccate (dry) or dehumidify air.

Across the width of a boat. Also Athwartships.

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

Filter, Regulator and lubricator sometimes combined in one unit

On or near the line of immersion of a ship's hull.

A document of title (such as a draft, promissory note, check, or bill of lading) transferable from one person to another in good faith for a consideration. Non-negotiable bills of lading are known as "straight consignment." Negotiable bills are known as " ...

Pieces of hard wood bolted to the outer end of a bowsprit through which are rove the foretopmast stays before they are brought in to the bows and secured.

A rotating fitting used to keep a line from tangling.

Is a unit of work equal to 33,000 foot pounds per minute, 550 foot pounds per second, or 746 Watts.

To let go.

Wind blowing from off the shore.

The short foot rope at the end of a yard at the outer corner of a square sail used when reefing or furling.

Freight on which transportation charges are calculated on the basis of volume measurement.

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