Sea songs. Often, a verse chanted by a leader, with replying chorus in unison by the work gang that coordinates the group's deck task. For instance, rhythmically hauling in an anchor cable.
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FREEBOARD DECK
Deck to which freeboard is measured
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TWEEN DECK
The space between any two adjacent decks
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ICE ANCHOR
An anchor designed for securing a vessel to ice
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BILL
The extremity of the arm of an anchor; the point of or beyond the fluke.
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FLUSH DECK
The upper deck of a vessel that extends unbroken from stem to stern.
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BEAR
Large squared off stone used with sand for scraping clean wooden decks.
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BELOW DECKS
In or into any of the spaces below the main deck of a vessel.
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FLIGHT DECK
The flat deck used for the launch and recovery of aircraft.
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GUARD BOAT
A boat which makes the rounds of a fleet at anchor to see that due watch is kept at night.
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RODE
The anchor line, rope or cable connecting the anchor chain to the vessel. Also anchor rode.
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