20 Terms
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General boating
Slop chest
Boat; General boating
A ship's store of merchandise, such as clothing, tobacco, etc., maintained aboard merchant ships for sale to the crew.
Binnacle list
Boat; General boating
A ship's sick list. The list of men unable to report for duty was given to the officer or mate of the watch by the ship's surgeon. The list was kept at the binnacle.
Weatherly
Boat; General boating
A ship that is easily sailed and maneuvered; makes little leeway when sailing to windward.
Boom gallows
Boat; General boating
A raised crossmember that supports a boom when the sail is lowered (obviates the need for a topping lift) .
Fairlead
Boat; General boating
A ring, hook or other device used to keep a line or chain running in the correct direction or to prevent it rubbing or fouling.
Taffrail
Boat; General boating
A rail at the stern of the boat that covers the head of the counter timbers.
