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HEADWAY

A vessel's motion forward or ahead.

HEEL

To list over or lean to one side; a vessel is said to turn

on her heel when she turns in a short space.

HELM

The mechanism by which a vessel is steered.

HOLD

Space between the lowermost deck and the bottom of a

vessel that is used for the stowage of ballast, cargo, and

stores.

Framework of a vessel, including all decks, but

HULL

exclusive of masts, yards, riggings, and all outfit or

equipment.

A ladder made of flexible materials for sides to permit

JACOB'S LADDER

rolling for stowage.

The timber or series of connected plates running from

KEEL

stem to sternpost on the bottom of the centerline of a

vessel.

Measure of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour.

KNOT

A short metal tunnel, in which the propeller turns, to

KORT NOZZLE

concentrate its thrust.

Weighted line with markings which indicate the depth of

LEADLINE

water.

Away from the wind.

LEEWARD

An apparatus of buoyant material, usually kapok,

LIFE PRESERVER

designed to keep a soldier afloat.

Raft kept buoyant by cylindrical air chambers, designed

LIFE RAFT

to keep survivors of a disaster afloat for rescue.

Cork ring covered with canvas that is designed to

LIFE RING

support a soldier in water.

Guns used for the purposes of throwing lines, attached

LINE-THROWING GUNS

to an eye in the shank of the projectile, from one vessel

to another or to the shore; may be mounted or shoulder-

type.

The inclination of a vessel to one side; as a list to port or

LIST

a list to starboard.

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