Abbreviation for "Destination Rail Freight Station." Same as CFS at destination, except a DRFS is operated by the rail carrier participating in the shipment.

A container insulated on the walls, roof, floor, and doors, to reduce the effect of external temperatures on the cargo.

British standard pipe parallel.

A draft that matures on a fixed date, regardless of the time of acceptance.

Two short pieces of timber fixed horizontally fore and aft on each side of the lower masthead of a square rigged vessel and used to support the topmast, the lower crosstrees, and the top.

A single complete operation consisting of progressive phases starting and ending at the neutral position.

Laying up of a vessel, in a dock, for repairs.

The man stationed aloft or in the bows for observing and reporting objects seen.

A small, heavy triangular loose-footed sail fitted aft of the mast and used primarily in very strong winds.

Horizontally mounted block used to re-direct a line on deck.

A tariff imposed to discourage sale of foreign goods, subsidized to sell at low prices detrimental to local manufacturers.

Certificate given to a ship arriving from a foreign port, by the port's health officer, indicating that there are no cases of disease aboard the ship and the health of all on board is good.

Old term for waking a sailor asleep on watch by throwing a bucket of cold water over him.

A curved or vertical timber that when paired with a floor or additional futtocks makes the frame of a wooden ship.

A rate published on traffic moving from an interior point to a port for transshipment to a foreign country.

The operation of rinsing out a cask to prepare it for new contents. Casks were once the primary means of carrying on board the necessary water and victuals.

A structure of wooden or metal supports that make up the mounting for a ship's engine.

A type of knot that tightens under load. It is formed by running the standing line through the loop formed in a regular bowline, or by tying around a bight in the line.

An electrical discharge caused by certain atmospheric conditions, which takes place around the rigging. Known by many other names, it was regarded by many superstitious seamen as a favorable omen, foretelling the end of stormy weather. And others believed ...

The most commonly used lubricating oil for compressors.