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Sea Words

With all sails filling from the opposite side from which they are trimmed.

The entire crew.

The whole crew.

The total price to move cargo from origin to destination, inclusive of all charges.

When all the sails are shaking.

To bring to a sudden stop.

When all the sails are aback.

A light showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 360 degrees. An anchor or riding light is an all-round light.

The act if striking or collision of a moving vessel against a stationary object.

The act of striking or collision of a moving vessel against a stationary object.

Allocation by a seaman of a percentage of his wages.

Annual publication of astronomical data for the use of navigators.

Above the upper deck (above).

Side to side.

A phrase referring to the side of a ship. Goods delivered "alongside" are to be placed on the dock or barge within reach of the transport ship's tackle so that they can be loaded.

Close beside a ship, wharf or jetty.

Down or downwards; as in "Lay alow!"; opposite of Aloft.

Altitude

Instrument for establishing the altitude and azimuth of stars and planets.

Practice of loading iron ore cargoes into every alternate hold, leaving the remaining holds empty.