A very experienced and/or old sailor

The ratio of the vapor pressure to the saturated vapor pressure at the temperature considered.

The ratio of the indicated power to shaft input.

A term used to designate an object for which the correct name has been forgotten.

Originally, to suck rum from a coconut, the end of the nut resembling a monkey's face. Later, illicitly to suck spirit from a cask, usually through a straw. Also called Bleed the Monkey.

Movement of cargo by water from one country through the port of another country, thence, using rail or truck, to an inland point in that country or to a third country. As example, a through movement of Asian cargo to Europe across North America.

The top of the mast

Sails that are not properly arranged for the point of sail that the boat is on. The sails may be luffing or have improper sail shape, or the boat may be heeling too much. These conditions will slow the boat down.

Order to pick up goods at a named place and deliver them to a pier. Usually issued by exporter to trucker but may apply to a railroad, which completes delivery by land. Use is limited to a few major U.S. ports. Also known as shipping delivery order.

Shore crane with a wide span.

Is used to cool compressed air or gas. Designed to reduce the temperature and liquefy condensate vapors.

Always within Institute Warranties Limits (Insurance purpose).

A certificate required by U.S. Customs to release cargo properly to the correct party.

Having to do with boats, ships, or sailing.

A seaman's sewing outfit for heavy work.

Melting and becoming a liquid by absorbing moisture.

One who is employed in the working of cargo when a ship is being loaded or unloaded in port.

The total power absorbed by a compressor, including the power absorbed by all pumps, fans, coolers and the like.

The bottom of the mast, with a shape designed to fit into the mast step.

A pointed metal spike, used to separate strands of rope in splicing.