The 18 Century Royal Navy purser was allowed to profit by 2 ounces on each pound (16 ounce) of goods he sold to the crew, hence the pursers short pound of 14 ounces.
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COGSA
Carriage Of Goods by Sea
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GRAINS OF MOISTURE
The unit of measurement of actual moisture contained in a sample of air. (7000 grains - one pound of water).
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LATENT HEAT OF CONDENSATION
Amount of heat released (lost) by a pound of a substance to change its state from a vapor (gas) to a liquid.
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BANYAN
Traditional royal navy term for a day or shorter period of rest and relaxation.
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CHARTREUSE
The compartment, especially in the royal navy, from which the ship was navigated.
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BUFFER
The chief bosun's mate (in the royal navy), responsible for discipline.
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DEBARCATION
The process of leaving a ship or aircraft, or removing goods from a ship or aircraft.
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IMDG
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code.
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JOLLIES
Traditional royal navy nickname for the royal marines.
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ROYAL
1. in large sailing ships, a mast right above the topgallant mast. 2. the sail of such a mast.
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