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Pit at the lowest point in a circulating or drainage system.

SUMP

One behind the other.

TANDEM

Difference in draft at the bow and stern of a vessel; manner

TRIM

in which a vessel floats on the water, whether on an even

keel or down by the head or stern; shipshape; to adjust a

vessel's position in the water by arranging ballast and

cargo, to arrange for sailing; to assume, or cause a vessel

to assume, a certain position, or trim, in the water.

Sprocket portion of windlass designed to engage the links

WILDCAT

of anchor chain.

The instrument attached to the rudder by which a vessel is

WHEEL

steered.

Hoisting machine used for loading and discharging cargo or

WINCH

for hauling in lines.

Apparatus in which horizontal or vertical drums or wheels

WINDLASS

are operated by means of a steam engine or motor for

handling heavy anchor chains and hawsers.

Platforms on either side of the bridge.

WINGS

Outer quarter of a horizontal spar attached to the mast

YARDARM

athwartships, equipped with blocks for reeving signal

halyards.

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