A point of sail where the boat is sailing at a right angle to the wind (wind coming from abeam). A beam reach is usually the fastest point of sail. A beam reach is a point of sail between a broad reach and a close reach.

To leak; take in water.

A powerful, strongly built boat designed to tow or push other vessels, and to assist in maneuvering a ship in a confined area.

Remove a boat from the water.

To pass a turn around a belaying pin or cleat.

A document required and issued by some national governments authorizing the importation of goods.

Occurs when the vapor is at the dew point or saturation temperature corresponding to its partial pressure. A gas in never saturated with a vapor. However, the space occupied jointly by the gas and vapor may be saturated.

The air compressor continues to run, usually at full RPM, but no air is delivered because the inlet is either closed off or modified, not allowing inlet air to be trapped.

Something that covers or protects the filter assembly.

A measure of distance approximately 3 nautical miles. One-twentieth of a degree of latitude.

Melting and becoming a liquid by absorbing moisture.

A ceremony performed on board ships when passengers or crew are crossing the equator for the first time during a voyage.

The maximum continuous operating pressure as designed by the manufacturer.

Navy term meaning to change the arrangement of the colors (the national flag) upon getting under way or coming to moorings.

Short pieces of line fastened to the sail at reef points, used for tying a reef to reduce sail area. The reef line will pass through reef cringles, which will become the new tack and clew of the reefed sail.

A large square of heavy canvas fitted with lines to allow it to be drawn under the hull of a ship where it is damaged. The pressure of the seawater holds it tight against the ship and greatly reduces the inflow of water.

Publications that describe features of particular sailing areas, such as hazards, anchorages, etc.

An arrangement whereby a steamship company, under rules and regulations established in the freight tariff of a given trade, accepts small packages at rates below the minimum bill of lading, and issues a parcel receipt instead of a bill of lading.

A seaman's sewing outfit for heavy work.

Light lines from the topping lift to the boom, forming a cradle into which the mainsail may be lowered.