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A period of time during which a part of the crew is on duty. Changes of watch are marked by strokes on the ship's bell.
Industry:Boat
A particular type of tensioning lever, usually for running backstays. Their use allows the leeward backstay to be completely slackened so that the boom can be let fully out.
Industry:Boat
A partial deck, above the upper deck and at the head of the vessel; traditionally the sailors' living quarters. Pronounced /ˈfoʊksəl/, "fo'csle". The name is derived from the castle fitted to bear archers in time of war.
Industry:Boat
A pair of keels on either side of the hull, usually slanted outwards. In yachts, they allow the use of a drying mooring, the boat standing upright on the keels (and often a skeg) when the tide is out.
Industry:Boat
A pair of fluid-filled, usually water, tanks mounted on opposite sides of a ship below the waterline. Fluid would be pumped between them in an attempt to dampen the amount of roll.
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A number of pulleys, engaged to confine the yard to the weather side of the mast; this tackle is much used in a rough sea.
Industry:Boat
A number of signal flags strung together to convey a message, e.g. 'England expects...'.
Industry:Boat
A number of strong and thick planks running length-wise along the ship, covering the lower part of the ship's side.
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