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Nautical
of or relating to boats, sailing, maritime topics
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Watch
Transportation; Nautical
The day at sea is divided into six four-hour periods. Three groups of watchstanders are on duty for four hours and then off for eight, then back to duty. Seamen often work overtime during their off ...
Watercraft
Transportation; Nautical
Water transport vessels. Ships, boats, personal water craft etc.
Waypoint
Transportation; Nautical
A location defined by navigational coordinates, especially as part of a planned route.
Weather gauge
Transportation; Nautical
Favourable position over another sailing vessel with respect to the wind.
Weather deck
Transportation; Nautical
Whichever deck is that exposed to the weather – usually either the main deck or, in larger vessels, the upper deck.
