A phrase preceding the signature of a drawer or endorser of a negotiable instrument; signifies that the instrument is passed onto subsequent holders without any liability to the endorser in the event of nonpayment or nondelivery.

A sailor's paradise where amusements were plentiful, and the women were accommodating.

A rail around the mast or on the bulwarks with holes for belaying pins to which lines or halyards are attached.

A board with cleats, forming a bridge reaching from a gangway of a vessel to the wharf.

An instrument that can be modified or cancelled at any moment without notice to and agreement of the beneficiary, but customarily includes a clause in the credit to the effect that any draft negotiated by a bank prior to the receipt of a notice of revocat ...

Method of producing a chart in which the parallels of latitude and the meridians of longitude intersect each other at right angles.

A U.S. Customs program wherein at least two designated Customs ports will enter cargo that arrives at either port without the necessity of an in-bound document.

Wind coming from the north.

Filter rating indicating the approximate particle size for which the majority will not pass through a given filter. It is generally interpreted as meaning that 85% of the particles of size equal to the nominal filter rating will be retained by the filter.

A boat which uses the wind as its primary means of propulsion.

A small vessel fitted for towing.

An expression describing a sailing ship set with every sail she can carry.

A short length of line, usually braided or marled, used to temporarily bind the anchor cable to the messenger when the anchor is weighed by hand around the capstan.

At right angles to the centerline of the boat; rowboat seats are generally athwart ships.

Man employed in unloading ships in harbour, or in taking a ship from one port to another. Paid "lump" sum for services.

Meddling or fooling around.

Sundays, holidays excluded

An object bears so and so, when it is in such a direction from the person looking. To bear down upon a vessel, is to approach her from the windward.To bear up, is to put the helm up and keep a vessel off from her course, and move her to leeward.To bear aw ...

A light line used for hauling over a heavier rope or cable.

A light sail, such as a spinnaker, used to make the most of light following winds.