nautical terms and phrases Flashcards
1
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barge
A
small boat use to transport personnel or light cargo
2
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before the mast
A
location of the enlisted personnel
3
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belay
A
to make fast, secure the line
4
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belay that
A
disregard the order
5
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bilge
A
water that collects in an area, needs to be pumped out
6
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binnacle list
A
a ships sick list
7
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black gang
A
engine room crew
8
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boatswain
A
sailor in charge of the deck force
9
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bow
A
front of the ship
10
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bring ship to the anchor
A
drop the anchor
11
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come left/right to course
A
make a slight change in course, usually less than 15 degrees
12
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coxswain/helmsman
A
steers the ship
13
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ease the rudder
A
decrease current rudder angle
14
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gangway
A
make way
15
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rudder amidship
A
orient the rudder along the long axis of the ship, straight ahead
