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.

U.S. Commerce Department document, "Shipper's Export Declaration."

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.

To make life onboard for the crew as uncomfortable as possible, by keeping them at work at all hours, often unnecessarily.

A protective cover wrapped around the mast at the deck on a keel stepped boat to prevent water from entering the boat.

Reversing the position of an object or line.

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

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

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

A small vessel fitted for towing.

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.

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 ...

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

Sundays, holidays excluded

Meddling or fooling around.

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

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.

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

Is the energy a substance possesses by virtue of its motion or velocity. Used primarily in calculations for dynamic and ejector type compressors

A longitudinal stiffener for the side of a ship, made of angle bar, bulb angle channel or plates, etc. Depending upon their locations, stringers are known as bilge stringers, side stringers, hole stringers, etc.