In the Far East, a warehouse where goods are stored and delivered.

A region of shallow water usually made of sand or mud, usually running parallel to the shore. Bars are caused by wave and current action, and may not be shown on a chart

Also known as a steaming light. The masthead light is a white light that is visible for an arc extending across the forward 225

The compass points of North, East, South and West. Intercardinal or half-cardinal points are Southeast, Southwest, Northwest and Northeast

Is the pressure existing at a given temperature in a closed vessel containing a liquid and the vapor from that liquid after equilibrium conditions have been reached. It is dependent only on temperature and must be determined experimentally.

A journey made at sea by a vessel, usually including both the outbound and homebound passages.

The ability of a seaman to foretell weather by the appearance of the sky, change of wind direction, etc. was handed down in the form of proverbs. Some well known are:

Strong offshore current extending to the shore.

For gauging purposes a transverse section including all longitudinal members such as plating, longitudinals and girders at the deck, side, bottom, inner bottom and longitudinal buklheads.

The direct sailing line in which a racing mark or buoy can be fetched while sailing the desired course

Standard pressure and temperature. See standard air.

A mythical creature, half human and half fish.

Is the pressure exerted by a vapor confined within a given space. The vapor may be the sole occupant of the space, or may be associated with other gases.

The small triangular space found at the intersection of lines of position on a chart when a ship's position is determined by taking three bearings.

A place suitable for anchoring in relation to the wind, seas and bottom.

Kilowatt hour - A unit of work, being the work done in one hour at the rate of 1,000 watts.

Thread - Unified national coarse.

A short strut on a mast angled forward at about 45

A thin, flexible wooden or plastic strip inserted into a pocket (batten pockets) on the back part (leech) of a sail to stiffen it and assist in keeping its form.

A Short line used to attach one thing to another - a short rope or cord that secures or attaches an item onboard a boat, usually for keeping it attached to the boat