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![]() TM 55-1915-200-10
1-6. GLOSSARY. - CONT
FENDERS
Pieces of material, usually pliable, hung over the side of
a vessel or boat to protect the sides.
FIRE-MAIN SYSTEM
Permanent fire-control installation for an entire vessel
consisting of water pipes, plugs to which hoses are
attached, pumps, valves, and controls.
Small vertical spar at the stern on which the ensign is
FLAGSTAFF
hoisted while a vessel is at anchor.
Parts of a vessel at or adjacent to the bow; also parts
FORE
between the midship section and stern.
Lengthwise of a ship.
FORE and AFT
The upper deck forward of the foremast and included in
FORECASTLE (fo'c'sle)
the bow area.
Distance from the waterline to the top of the main deck,
FREEBOARD
measured amidships.
Large openings in a vessel's bulwark that are used to
FREEING PORTS
free the decks of large quantities of excess water.
A vessel's kitchen.
GALLEY
Passageway or ladder up a ship's side.
GANGPLANK
System of electrically operated gongs, controlled from
GENERAL ALARM SYSTEM
the bridge and engine room, which calls the crew for
general quarters and emergencies.
A device consisting of two rings mounted on axes at
GIMBAL RINGS
right angles to each other so that an object, such as a
ship's compass, will remain suspended in a horizontal
plane between them, regardless of the motion of the
ship.
Anchor gear.
GROUND TACKLE
Drum like portion of the windlass, used for taking in line
GYPSY
or chain.
Opening in a deck giving access to cargo holds.
HATCH
Iron castings in a bow of a vessel through which anchor
HAWSEPIPES
chains run.
Line greater than 5-inch circumference used for mooring
HAWSER
or towing.
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