Glossary of Nautical Terms

Bowline

An exceptionally versatile knot. It is quick to tie and is a fast way to make a loop. It can be used to tie two lines together, though a double sheet hitch is probably preferred.

Bulkhead

 A partition that divides a ship or plane into compartments

Chamorro

A member of a people of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands

Engine Order Telegraph

A devise that communicated engine commands from the bridge to the engine room and back

fo’c’s’le -

Variant of 'forecastle'

 

1. The section of the upper deck of a ship located at the bow forward of the foremast.

2. A superstructure at the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed

3. Middle English forecastle : fore-, fore- + castle,

Gunwale

The upper edge of the side of a vessel.

Hatchway

An entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship[synonym: opening, scuttle]

Lighter

A large flat bottom barge, especially one used to deliver or unload goods to or from a cargo ship or transport goods over short distances

Naval Jack

A Maritime flag or Naval Jack is a national flag used exclusively on boats and other watercraft. Most are based on the traditional state flag, but with notable stylistic modifications.

Overhead

The top surface in an enclosed space of a ship.

Port

The left-hand side of a ship or aircraft facing forward. Also called larboard.

Starboard

The right-hand side of a ship or aircraft as one faces forward.

Stevedore.

One who is employed in the loading or unloading of ships.

See Wikipedia for a more comprehensive list:

 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_nautical_terms

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Created ... June 1, 2008

Updated ... March 28, 2009

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