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Dictionary of nautical terms
THE SEAFARER S WORD A Maritime Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Ranger Hope 2007- All rights reserved A A: Code flag; Diver below, keep well clear at slow speed. Aa.: Always afloat. Aaaa.: Always accessible - always afloat. A flag + three numerals: Code flags; Azimuth or bearing. Aback: When a wind hits the front of the sails forcing the vessel astern. Abaft: Toward the stern. Abaft of the beam: Bearings over the beam to the stern, the ships after sections. Abandon: To jettison cargo. Abandon ship: To forsake a vessel in favour of the life rafts, life boats. Abate: Diminish, stop. Able bodied seaman: Certificated and experienced seaman, called an AB. Abeam: On the side of the vessel, amidships or at right angles. Aboard: Within or on the vessel. About, go: To manoeuvre to the opposite sailing tack.
poem the Ancient Mariner. Alden, John: American early 20th century classic yacht designer, associated with N.G. Herreshoff. A-lee: Away from the direction from where the wind comes from. Alertfa: See alert phase. Alert phase: A situation wherein apprehension exists as to the safety of an aircraft or marine vessel, and of the persons on board.
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