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.

To lower, sink deeper.

A seaman's personal "painter" is his lifeline, and if it is severed, he dies.

The part of a ship's rigging which is permanently secured and immovable; e.g. stays, shrouds, etc.

A term used to cover all of the anchor gear.

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.

Usual and accustomed speed.

Small lines used to tie the sails when they are flaked or furled.

Said of anchor when it lifts clear of the bottom.

A spar which projects forward from the bow of some boats, and extends the sail plan by allowing the headsails to be secured further forward.

A void or empty space separating two or more compartments for the purpose of insulation, or to prevent the liquid contents of one compartment from entering another in case of a leak.

A compartment where the crew lives.

A written agreement between the master of a ship and the crew concerning their employment. It includes rates of pay and capacity of each crewman, the date of commencement of the voyage and its duration.

To calculate your position using time, the position of celestial bodies, and mathematical tables. Position is determined by measuring the apparent altitude of one of these objects above the horizon using a sextant and recording the times of these sighting ...

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

A large net with its mouth held open, towed by a trawler along the bottom to catch bottom fish.

A signal which is hoisted during a sailing race to protest the actions of another (for rules infractions)

The lowest charge that can be assessed to transport a shipment.

Shallow keels, usually placed in conjunction with or in place of a center keel. Attached to each side of a vessel, they provide lateral resistance and stability, as well as support the weight of the hull of the ship on the ways when launching, or when in ...

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