The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (or Merc) was called the Chicago Butter and Egg Board until 1919 and.

The amount by which a company's yearly dividends grow compared with the previous.

A stern sprit or spar extending from the stern.

Short ton

A valve to control the flow of air in a certain direction.

Energy available due to position.

The index of the share prices of the companies which are listed in the FTSE Actuaries All-Share.

To spill the sails is to take the wind out of the sails, either by heading up into the wind, or by easing the sheets to the point where the sails can hold no wind.

An imaginary sphere surrounding the globe that contains the sun, moon, stars and planets.

Sailing as close to the wind as possible with all sails full and drawing.

To lift or raise, such as a sail or a flag.

Document showing contents and loading sequence of a container.

A curve illustrating the variation or spectral irradiance with wavelength.

A rope used for additional support or for additional securing, e.g., preventer stay.

Goods from a captured ship which was permitted to be distributed among the captors at once.

The cabin towards the front of the vessel.

To gain hydrodynamic lift, causing the boat to lift, rising slightly out of the water so that it is gliding over the water rather than plowing through it, reaching speeds in excess of those normally associated with its waterline length.

The Greek god of the sea.

A measurement. The international unit of energy. One joule is equal to one WATT - second or 0.737 foot pounds.

Observing with the eye. Applied to a document, means examining and signing as evidence of satisfaction as to its authenticity.