Glossaries - Glossary of Diabetes, Glossary of Medical Terms Related to Communications Disorders, Flag Terminology, Glossary of Sol (Paperback)

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 180. Chapters: Glossary of nautical terms, Glossary of philosophy, Glossary of equestrian terms, Glossary of underwater diving terminology, Glossary of Nazi Germany, Glossary of fuel cell terms, Glossary of climbing terms, Glossary of fishery terms, Glossary of rhetoric terms, Glossary of Australian and New Zealand punting, Glossary of the American trucking industry, Glossary of anarchism, Glossary of project management, Glossary of Japanese swords, Glossary of machine vision, Glossary of graffiti, Glossary of the French Revolution, Glossary of boiler terms, Glossary of BDSM, Glossary of sheep husbandry, Glossary of Fascist Italy. Excerpt: This is a glossary of nautical terms; some remain current, while many date from the 17th-19th century. See also Wiktionary's nautical terms, Category: Nautical terms, and Nautical metaphors in English. Above boardOn or above the deck, in plain view, not hiding anything.Above-water hullThe hull section of a vessel above the waterline, the visible part of a ship. Also, topsides.Act of Pardon or Act of Grace A letter from a state or power authorising action by a privateer. Also see Letter of marque.AbaftToward the stern, relative to some object ("abaft the fore hatch").Abaft the beamFurther aft than the beam: a relative bearing of greater than 90 degrees from the bow: "two points abaft the port beam."Abandon ship An imperative to leave the vessel immediately, usually in the face of some imminent danger. It is an order issued by the Master or a delegated person in command. It is usually the last resort after all other mitigating actions have failed.AbeamOn the beam, a relative bearing at right angles to the centerline of the ship's keel."Abel Brown"A sea shanty (song) about a young sailor trying to sleep with a maiden.AboardOn or in a vessel (see also "close aboard").Absentee pennantSpecial pennant flown to indicate absence of commanding officer, admiral, his chief of staff, or officer whose flag is flying (division, squadron, or flotilla commander).Absolute bearingThe bearing of an object in relation to north. Either true bearing, using the geographical or true north, or magnetic bearing, using magnetic north. See also "bearing" and "relative bearing."Accommodation ladderA portable flight of steps down a ship's side.Accommodation ship (or accommodation hulk)A ship or hulk used as housing, generally when there is a lack of quarters available ashore. An operational ship can be used, but more commonly a hulk modified for accommodation is used.AdmiralSenior naval officer of Flag rank. In ascending order of seniority, Rear Admiral, Vice Admiral, Admiral and Admiral of the Fl