To attempt to contact another boat or shore, either by voice or radio.

To address a vessel, to come from, as to hail from some port (call).

A single turn of line around an object with the end being led back through the bight. It's the basis upon which many nautical knots are contructed.

(1) The condition of a vessel stranded on a reef or a rock when the seas break over her deck. (2) Half drunk; incapacitated by drink.

The position of a flag when lowered halfway down.

Ropes used for hoisting gaffs and sails, and signal flags.

A line used to hoist or lower a sail, flag or spar. The tightness of the halyard can affect sail shape.

A member of the ship's crew.

A member of the ship's company.

A small portable compass.

A weight attached to a line used to determine depth by lowering it into the water.

A lead of from 7 to 14 pounds used with the hand lead line for ascertaining the depth of water in entering or leaving a harbor. (Line marked to 20 fathoms.)

A hand hold. Usually along the cabin top or ladder.

A steadying rail of a ladder (banister).

Same as "grab rope" (rope).

As tight as can be pulled by hand.

A movable block and tackle used on board for a variety of purposes, including the handling of cargo in holds.

A watch tackle (small, handy block and tackle for general use).

Dangle a man from one of the yard arms, sometimes by the neck, if the man was to be killed, and sometimes by the toes, if he was merely to be tortured. A severe punishment used aboard sailing ships long ago. Today, a reprimand.

A locker big enough to hang clothes.