The practice of obtaining a crew by means of force. Crews were hard to get for long voyages, and when the unwilling shipmate regained consciousness, he found himself bound for some remote port, such as Shanghai. One who is forced to do something against his will. … [Read more...]

Covered tunnels within a ship through which the tail shafts pass. … [Read more...]

A U-shaped piece of iron or steel with eyes in the end closed by a shackle pin. Length of chain cable measuring 15 fathoms. U-shaped link closed with a pin used for connecting purposes … [Read more...]

To give the steersman the de-sired course to be steered. … [Read more...]

Direction towards which a current flows. … [Read more...]

A zone or line separating traffic proceeding in one direction from traffic proceeding in another direction. A separation zone may also be used to separate a traffic lane from the adjacent inshore traffic zone. … [Read more...]

Flag signalling with the arms. … [Read more...]

Separation of goods which for different reasons must not be stowed together. … [Read more...]

Prepare for going to sea, extra lashing on all movable objects. … [Read more...]

Swell systems of less height than the primary swell. … [Read more...]