Material used for caulking the seams of vessels and made from the loose fibers of old hemp rope.

A pole with a blade at the end used to row a rowboat. Oars are different than paddles because they have a provision to be secured to the rowboat for rowing, such as an oarlock. The three parts to an oar are: the blade, the part which enters the water; the ...

A device to attach oars to a rowboat, allowing the operator to row rather than paddle the boat.

Ore Bulk Oil. Large tanker able to carry dry bulk cargoes

A multipurpose ship that can carry ore, heavy dry bulk goods and oil. Although more expensive to build, they ultimately are more economical because they can make return journeys with cargo rather than empty as single-purpose ships often must.

A position or fix determined by observing landmarks or other objects to find the position.

A navigational light which turns on and off in a regular pattern, but is on more than it is off, so the period of light is longer than the period of darkness.

A contract for transportation between a shipper and a carrier. It also evidences receipt of the cargo by the carrier. A bill of lading shows ownership of the cargo and, if made negotiable, can be bought, sold or traded while the goods are in-transit.

A document, issued by a shipping line to a shipper which serves as a receipt for the goods and evidence of the contract carriage.

See "Overland Common Points."

Order to take off a damaged part of a vessel, to restore it to its proper shape and condition, and to replace it in position.

Standing toward the land and off again alternately.

Air or vapor given off or expelled as a byproduct or result of an operation or treatment process.

In blue water beyond the 100-fathom line.

Sailing with the wind coming from the stern or quarter of the boat.

To stand on different tacks towards and from the land.

In a time charter, the owner is entitled to a limited time for his vessel to be off hire until such time as the vessel may be repaired or dry-docked.

Discharge of cargo from a ship.

The officer in charge of the watch.

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