Force per unit area, usually expressed in pounds per square inch (PSI) or BAR.

The alternate rise and fall of the bow of a vessel proceeding through waves.

The erection or superstructure fitted about amidship on the upper deck of a ship. The officer's quarters, staterooms and accommodations are usually in the bridge house.

To lower, sink deeper.

Also stability sail or riding sail. Any small sail set to help the boat maintain its direction without necessarily moving, as when at anchor or in heavy weather.

On wooden boats, a line of planking running from the bow to the stern along the hull.

An audible or visual discharge at a pressure slightly lower than the set pressure on a valve. Warns the operator that the valve is about to open.

Going toward the direction of the wind, by alternate tacks.

(1) To fill a space (room) with water; (2) A rising tide.

Another name for the bo'sun's whistle.

The tensile or compressive loading on the crosshead assembly with compressive piston rod loading on the outward stroke and tensile piston rod loading on the inward stroke.

A draft that matures either a certain number of days after acceptance or a certain number of days after the date of the draft.

Voyage made in varying directions. To sail in various directions for pleasure, in search, or for exercise.

Slang term for a small swab made of rope and used for drying decks.

To decorate a ship with flags in celebration of certain occasions.

When a boat has two separate fins, instead of a centerboard or keel, they are referred to as bilge boards.

Abbreviation for "Consumption Entry." The process of declaring the importation of foreignmade goods for use in the United States.

A flying bridge on top of a pilothouse or chart house.

Is a heat exchanger located immediately preceding an ejector to condense and remove a portion of the vapor in the mixture and thus reduce the total lb/hr to be handled.

The act of the U.S. Congress (1916) that created the U.S. Shipping Board to develop water transportation, operate the merchant ships owned by the government, and regulate the water carriers engaged in commerce under the flag of the United States. As of Ju ...