On square-rigged ships, the lines which are lead from the masthead to the ends of the yards to support them.

Having a shape that that is not adversely affected by wind flowing past it.

A call requesting direction in answer to the report of a lookout that an object has been sighted.

Annual publication of astronomical data for the use of navigators.

Sixteenth-century term for a sea distance at which high land could be observed from a ship. Varied between 14 and 22 miles according to average atmospheric conditions in a given area.

To repair, clean or paint the hull.

Slang name for the Q Flag. Also an old term for yellow fever.

Intimate mixture of oil and water, generally of a milky or cloudy appearance. Emulsions may be of two types: oil-in water (where water is the continuous phase) and water-in-oil (where water is the discontinuous phase).

To unfold or unroll a sail. The opposite of furl.

When the water has large or breaking waves in stormy conditions.

A condition where the particles (dust) becomes embedded in the fabric filter over time and are not removed by the bag cleaning process.

A cargo on which the transportation charge is assessed on the basis of weight.

A metal air-tight tank built into a boat to insure flotation even when the boat is swamped.

To untie.

Cargo landed in excess of the quantity on manifest.

Black diamond, ball, and cone shapes hoisted on vessels during the day to indicate restricted movement, ability, or type. For example three balls means aground.

A salt or ester of carbonic acid.

The point at which sellers have fulfilled their obligations so the goods in a legal sense could be said to have been delivered to the buyer. They are shorthand expressions that set out the rights and obligations of each party when it comes to transporting ...

A platform with or without sides, on which a number of packages or pieces may be loaded to facilitate handling by a lift truck.