Old term for the boat used by the captain to go ashore.

A line running from near the top of the mast, used to hold the spinnaker pole in place.

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.

A method of removing heat from the flowing medium by circulation of a coolant in passages built into the diaphragm.

A horn type of vent designed to let air into a cabin and keep water out.

When a container or vessel has reached its volumetric capacity before its permitted weight limit.

Freight moving from origin to destination over the Freight lines of two or more transportation carriers.

Type of shackle designed to take several eyes connected to several lengths of chain.

The operation of tarring and blacking the rigging or hull to act as a preservative against the action of salt water. the best mixture was said to be coal tar, vegetable tar, and salt water boiled together and laid on hot.

To reverse or change directions, to turn around

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

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.

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

An indemnity issued to the carrier by a bank; protects the carrier against any possible losses or damages arising from release of the merchandise to the receiving party. This instrument is usually issued when the bill of lading is lost or is not available ...

Adjustable stays used to support and control tension on the mast when the wind is from abaft the beam; temporary backstays used to stabilize the mast and prevent undue flexing due to the pumping action of the sea.

Refers to the shape of a boat's (usually power boat) hull. A deep V hull is usually good at cutting through rough waves at high speeds.

To take the opposite tack when sailing to windward with another yacht.

Is that pressure of either the motive fluid or of the ejector gas discharge which causes an ejector to become unstable.

Under U.S. tax law, a corporation created to obtain tax exemption on part of the earnings of U.S. products in foreign markets. Must be set-up as a foreign corporation with an office outside the USA.

Electrical measurement. The output of one or several electric machines. Load also denotes the power carried by a particular circuit.