nautical terms and phrases

Question 1

barge

Answer 1

small boat use to transport personnel or light cargo

Question 2

before the mast

Answer 2

location of the enlisted personnel

Question 3

belay

Answer 3

to make fast, secure the line

Question 4

belay that

Answer 4

disregard the order

Question 5

bilge

Answer 5

water that collects in an area, needs to be pumped out

Question 6

binnacle list

Answer 6

a ships sick list

Question 7

black gang

Answer 7

engine room crew

Question 8

boatswain

Answer 8

sailor in charge of the deck force

Question 9

bow

Answer 9

front of the ship

Question 10

bring ship to the anchor

Answer 10

drop the anchor

Question 11

come left/right to course

Answer 11

make a slight change in course, usually less than 15 degrees

Question 12

coxswain/helmsman

Answer 12

steers the ship

Question 13

ease the rudder

Answer 13

decrease current rudder angle

Question 14

gangway

Answer 14

make way

Question 15

rudder amidship

Answer 15

orient the rudder along the long axis of the ship, straight ahead

Question 16

running lights

Answer 16

required for all boats over 15 ft

Question 17

semper fideles

Answer 17

“always faithful” marine corps motto

Question 18

Semper Paratus

Answer 18

“always ready” Coast Guard

Question 19

Semper Fortis

Answer 19

“always strong” “always courageous” navy

Question 20

Sonar

Answer 20

underwater detection using sound and echo

Question 21

morning watch

Answer 21

0400-0800

Question 22

forenoon watch

Answer 22

0800-1200

Question 23

afternoon watch

Answer 23

1200-1600

Question 24

dogwatch

Answer 24

1600-2000

Question 25

nightwatch

Answer 25

2000-2400

Question 26

midwatch

Answer 26

2400-0400