An offer to sell goods at a stated price and under stated terms.

A suitable beach, being steep and sandy, where ships could be careened for cleaning or repair.

1,000 board feet. One MBM equals 2,265 C.M.

Transportation charge advanced by one carrier to another to be collected by the later carrier from the consignor or consignee.

A canvas cover secured over a funnel when not in use. Sailor's headwear, woolen type, capable of covering the ears in cold weather.

A compartment having a watertight bulkhead at each end.

Annual publication of astronomical data for the use of navigators.

A line used for suspending articles.

Wind that is deflected from it's normal course by the sails

(1) The distance that the wind and sea has to travel over open water unimpeded by land; the longer the fetch, generally the higher the waves. (2) Also to reach someplace, especially in adverse conditions. When sailing close-hauled, being able to arrive at ...

Pressure dew point temperature (

Member of a crew who works all day but does not keep the normal watches.

Enormous sea monster supposed to have been seen off coasts of America and Norway. Sometimes mistaken for an island.

Equipment used for serving meals.

An order meaning sufficient (enough).

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

Freight that has not been called for or picked up by the consignee or owner.

Clauses introduced by charterers based on shortage of delivered cargo because of increased oil prices.

A small wooden, metal or plastic insertion at the head of a mainsail.

Boards used to close the companionway.