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A communications device used by the pilot to order engineers in the engine room to power the vessel at a certain desired speed. Also Chadburn.
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A cloud or other weather phenomenon that may be indicative of an upcoming storm.
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A chunk of sandstone used to scrub the decks. The name comes from both the kneeling position sailors adopt to scrub the deck (reminiscent of genuflection for prayer), and the stone itself (which resembled a Bible in shape and size).
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A certificate issued by a port indicating that the ship carries no infectious diseases. Also called a pratique.
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A cat-rigged vessel with a single mast mounted close to the bow, and only one sail, usually on a gaff.
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A cannon pointing forward or aft, often of longer range than other guns. Those on the bow (bow chaser) were used to fire upon a ship ahead, while those on the rear (stern chaser) were used to ward off pursuing vessels. Unlike guns pointing to the side, chasers could be brought to bear in a chase without slowing.
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A broad, thick plank that projects horizontally from each of a ship's sides abreast a mast, distinguished as the fore, main, or mizzen channel accordingly, serving to extend the base for the shrouds, which supports the mast.
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