Shanties are the work songs that were used on the square-rigged ships of the Age of Sail. Their rhythms coordinated the efforts of many sailors hauling on lines.

(1) A false keel. (2) The projection of the keel abaft the stern frame where the spindle of the rudder rests.

The forward part of the bow which overhangs the keel.

On square rigged ships, lines or cables attached to the ends of each yard; these are used to pivot (brace) the yards around the mast at different angles to the fore-and-aft line of the ship to make the most of the wind..

A type of journal bearing in centrifugal air compressors.

Thin plates attached to the exterior of the hull to deaden any rolling.

On larger sailing vessels, the space between the foremast and mainmast where spare spars were stored.

A waybill covering two or more consignments of freight.

Bread that was supplied to ships before bakeries were introduced on board.

The manner in which a shipment moves; i.e., the carriers handling it and the points at which the carriers interchange.

A method of signaling and communicating using two flags held in position by the signaler, the positions of the flags denoting the meaning.

To take down a sail quickly; the entire action of getting a sail out of the wind and furling it.

A condition of filter element loading in which contaminant spans the space between adjacent sections of a filter element, thus blocking a portion of the useful filtration.

The portion of the flow stream which has already passed through the system or the portion of the system located after a filter or separator/filter.

A monetary allowance to the customer for picking up or delivering at a point other than the destination shown on the bill of lading. This provision is covered by tariff publication.

To stow or secure in a safe place. A top-mast is housed by lowering it and securing it to a lowermast.

A knot widely used when making a boat fast to a post or bollard.

Are of two kinds: First, those built in permanently and part of the ship's structure, used for the reception of water ballast, fuel, oil, or liquid cargo; second, those constructed specially and removable if necessary. These vary greatly in size and shape ...

On a square-rigged ship, the ropes which hang below a yard upon which the topmen stand while aloft furling or reefing a sail. They were supported by ropes from the yard known as "stirrups".

A bridge that swings away from the waterway so that boats may pass beside it.