NAVAL SHIP TERMS Flashcards
ADRIFT
Loose from moorings and out of control (applied to anything lost, our of hand, or left lying about)
AFT-END
near or toward the stern(rear) of the vessel
ALL HANDS
the entire ship’s company, both officer and enlisted
AYE, AYE
reply to an order or command meaning “I understand and will comply”
BELOW
downstairs
BRIGHTWORK
brass or shiny metal kept polished rather than painted
RACK / BUNK
BED
BUOY
an anchored float used as an aid to navigation or to mark the location of an object
CARRY ON
an order to resume work or duties
CAST OFF
to throw off; to let go; to unfurl
CHAIN LOCKER
compartment in which anchor chain is stowed
MESS DECK / CHOW HALL
place to eat
COLOR CEREMONY
raising or lowering of a national flag, ceremonies held at 0800 and sunset for hoisting and hauling down the national ensign
DEEP SIX
to dispose of by throwing over the side
ENSIGN
National flag; RANK of commissioned officer between the rank of Chief Warrant Officer and Lieutenant Junior Grade
FATHOM
a unit of length (equal to 6 feet) used for measuring the depth of water