Preparatory Flag to Quarantine

A flag hoisted on the race committee's boat, or at some convenient place on shore, notifying the vessels to be prepared to cross the line.

The first gun fired. A notice from the race committee for the vessels to be prepared to cross the line.

A body of naval seamen who, commanded by an officer, impress men to serve on board men-of-war. (See Impressment.)

All the sail that a ship can carry.

A rope used as an additional support for a spar, as preventer braces, preventer backstays, etc.

A name given to extra ropes used as stays during storms at sea for the additional security of the masts.

(See Preventer Backstays.)

A small marlinspike.

A gratuity originally given to the captain in compensation for his particular care of the cargo. It was also known as hat money. It is now generally given to the owners of vessels.

A vessel fitted out by private (hence the name) parties during a war to prey upon the commerce of the enemy. In order to make seizures legally these vessels must be commissioned by the government of the country they belong to.

Where the sailing masters, officers and crews are professional seamen.

(See Deck.)

Tho two, three, and four-bladed propelling wheels in the stern of some steam vessels revolved to right or left on the shaft connected with the engine. (See engraving.)

A writing filed with the race committee or proper officials, charging another vessel with violation of the racing rules. (See Ship's Protest.)

An East Indian vessel. The edge of a vessel's cutwater.

A pad made of rope yarns, oakum, etc., to prevent chafing.

To row.

A small platform on the end of the bowsprit of sword-fishing vessels upon which the harpooner stands when striking the fish.

A machine for drawing water out of a vessel's hold by suction.

The space in the upper part of the pump-box; also called the pump well.

The handle of a pump.

The iron rods which have the leather suckers on the lower ends, and which work in the upper part of the pump box.

(See Pump Chamber.)

A flat-bottomed boat used by fishermen.

A mechanical appliance to obtain an increase of power. A purchase is formed of ropes and blocks.

An officer on board of a merchant ship who keeps the vessel's accounts, has charge of the cargo, etc.

To tack ship.

To put to sea is to sail away from the land.

A quarter. The four quadrants of the compass--90 degrees each. An instrument for measuring altitudes. (See Part III.)

Prohibited intercourse between persons on shipboard and those on shore when the vessel has, or is suspected of having, contagious disease on board.