To come up more into the wind

The tendency of a boat to move sideways in the water instead of along its heading due to the motion of currents or currents.

Vertical frame components fitted at the corners of the container, integral to the corner fittings and connecting the roof and floor structures. Containers are lifted and secured in a stack using the castings at the ends.

An anchor is said to bite when the flukes dig themselves into the ground and hold firm without dragging.

Depth measured; the number indicating depth on a chart; the process of measuring fuel or water in ships' tanks. A ship is thought to be "in soundings" when she is inside the 100 fathom line, and "off soundings" when she is outside that line. ...

A filter element whose medium consists of a series of uniform folds and has the geometric form of a cylinder, cone, disc, plate ... Synonymous with "convoluted" and "corrugated".

The turbulent effect of air on the lee side of a sail when trimmed in too far.

Any bend or hitch which slips as a result of being improperly tied; an improvised knot which is not a recognized maritime knot as used at sea.

Said of a vessel's anchor, or cable when the amount of cable out is not more than one-and-a-half times the depth of water.

When the distance between the wave crests is less than normal.

BTU. The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit under set conditions of temperature and pressure.

The pressure that would be produced by stopping a moving stream of liquid or gas.

freezing of a piston ring in its groove in a piston engine or reciprocating compressor due to heavy deposits in the piston ring zone.

Is the temperature at which oil begins to flow under prescribed conditions.

To carry sail to the full limit of strength of masts, yards, and tackles.

The highest navigation bridge. It usually includes an added set of controls above the level of the normal control station for better visibility.

A compartment forward where the chain cable is stowed.

Snappy, seamanlike; a smart ship is an efficient one.

A structure erected to display a characteristic light as a warning of danger at sea and as an aid to navigation.

see Chanty.