The standard atmosphere is defined as the pressure exerted by a column of mercury 760 mm high with a density of 13,595 g/cm

Old seafaring term meaning something very difficult or awkward. see Devil

Sailing with the motor on and in gear

The document containing all particulars relating to the terms of agreement between the Master of the vessel and the crew. Sometimes called ship's articles, shipping articles.

The distance the ship's side falls in towards the center line above the load water line. Opposite of flare.

A propulsion system for boats with an inboard engine operating an exterior drive, with drive shaft, gears, and propeller; also called stern-drive and inboard/outboard.

The breaking-up of paint into fine particles or droplets by a paint gun using compressed air.

A method of moving a boat with oars. The person rowing the boat faces backwards, bringing the blade of the oars out of the water and toward the bow of the boat. They then pull the oars through the water toward the stern of the boat, moving the boat forwar ...

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Complete encirclement of a cleat, bollard, pin or winch by a line.

A pole used as part of the sailboat rigging, such as masts, booms, gaffs, yards, etc. A vertical spar is a mast.

A term commonly used in connection with a bill of lading. It involves the transfer of rights, title and interest in order to assign goods by endorsing the bill of lading.

The north end of the earth's axis and also called North Geographic Pole. The direction indicated by 000

A pressure below that of the existing atmospheric pressure taken as a zero reference.

A disturbance of surface water by conflicting current or by winds.

A brace, usually triangular, for reinforcing a corner or angle in the framework of a structure.

To coil flat down on deck, each fake outside the other, beginning in the middle and all close together.

A ring-shaped fitting into which the rudder pintle is inserted which allows the rudder to pivot.

A short spar projecting over the stern of a sailing vessel to sheet the mizzen sail when the mizzen-mast is so far aft that there's not enough room inboard to bring down the sheet and trim the sail. Also, a short spar extending from the stemhead in place ...

A course steered by the compass that has been corrected for variation and deviation