A small sail set on the mizzenmast.

Short waves or ripples made by a tide as it ebbs or flows over an uneven bottom, or where two currents meet at sea.

A circle on a chart, showing all 360

The pressure loss across the filter element determined under steady state flow conditions using a clean test fluid across a clean filter element.

Law that derives its force and authority from precedent, custom and usage rather than from statutes, particularly with reference to the laws of England and the United States.

A colorless, odorless, tasteless gas. A mixture of individual gases. The gaseous mixture surrounding the earth..

Bringing the boat from one tack to the other when sailing into the wind, so that the sail is flown in the opposite side by turning through the eye of the wind; Tack

Navigating near the coast, allowing one to find one's position by use of landmarks and other references.

Actual gage pressure on the test stand that includes correction factors for temperature, pulsation, vibration, constant back pressure, etc.

A large pin that secures one fitting to another.

Abbreviation for "Cost, Insurance, Freight, Collection And Interest."

Abbreviation for "Carload" and "Containerload".

A publication,such as Uniform Freight Classification (railroad) or the National Motor Freight Classification (motor carrier), that assigns ratings to various articles and provides bill of lading descriptions and rules.

Books covering information about coastal navigation, including navigational aids, courses, distances, anchorages and harbors.

The naval rank next below that of Captain.

An old and experienced seaman.

A draft drawn on the buyer, usually accompanied by documents, with complete instructions concerning processing for payment or acceptance.

A voyage around the world.

Sailing with the wind coming from the direction forward of abeam. A close reach is the point of sail between a beam reach and close hauled.

A dog or brace to hold objects rigidly in place.