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Rope ladders permanently rigged from bulwarks and tops to the mast to enable access to top masts and yards.
Industry:Boat
Round black shape hoisted in the forepart of a vessel to show that it is anchored.
Industry:Boat
Regulations governing the military and naval forces of UK and USA; read to every ship's company on commissioning and at specified intervals during the commission.
Industry:Boat
Reply to an order or command to indicate that it, firstly, is heard; and, secondly, is understood and will be carried out. ("Aye, aye, sir" to officers). Also the proper reply from a hailed boat, to indicate that an officer is on board.
Industry:Boat
Rigging blocks that are so tight against one another that they cannot be further tightened.
Industry:Boat
Purser, the person who buys, stores and sells all stores on board ships, including victuals, rum and tobacco. Originally a private merchant, latterly a warrant officer.
Industry:Boat
