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Oil

This category refers to oil as petroleum, a liquid flammable that occurs in nature that has a complex mixture of hydrocarbons and other varying liquid organic compounds. Oil is found in geologic formations under the Earth's surface.

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Lateral sleeper

Oil & gas; Oil

Sleeper set under the bottom of the ship, far from the keel, to give it stability during construction or dry repair.

Run

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1 - Navigation jorney from the 12 o'clock of a day to the 12 o'clock of the next day, to make it easier in astronomic figures; sea day. 2 Total time in days spent at sea.

Latten sail

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Large triangular sale for stern winds. Normally made of light and colourful fabric.

Dead light

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Metal lid to close the port light, when the ship is getting ready for combat or when it sails in blackout procedure.

Life-saving

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1 - LIfejackets or lifesavers made of fluctuating material preferably cork. According to what is recommended by Rules in the Safety of Life at Sea, the lifesaver must be solid, never granulated or ...