Lubber's line

Lubber's line

A vertical line inside a compass case indicating the direction of the ship's head.

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lubber line

Aviation; Aircraft

The reference line used in a magnetic compass or heading indicator.

lubber's line

Boat; General boating

A vertical line inside a compass case indicating the direction of the ship's head.

Lubber's Line

Sports; Sailing & yachting

This is a mark, usually inside the compass, where the course can be read and it makes it easy to keep the vessel on course.

lubber's line

Transportation; Nautical

a vertical line inside a compass case indicating the direction of the ship's head.

lubber line

Aviation; Avionics

A fixed line placed on an indicator to indicate the front-to-rear axis of the aircraft.

lubber line

Aviation; Aircraft maintenance; Airframe

A reference on a magnetic compass and directional gyro that represents the nose of the aircraft. The heading of the aircraft is shown on the compass card opposite the lubber line.

towage

Transportation; Nautical

Charges for the services of tugs assisting a ship or other vessels in ports or other locations; the act of towing a ship or other objects from one place to another.

tow

Transportation; Nautical

When one or more vessels are being towed; when a tug is towing (hauling) one or more floating objects.

time bar

Transportation; Nautical

A time after which legal claims will not be entertained.

stranding

Transportation; Nautical

The running of a ship on shore on a beach.

sternway

Transportation; Nautical

The reverse movement of a vessel.

shipper

Transportation; Nautical

Individuals or businesses who tender goods or cargo for transportation - usually the cargo owners or their representatives and not to be confused with the party issuing the bills ...