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'
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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
Created ... June 1, 2008
Updated ... March 28, 2009
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