An arrangement of gun turrets whereby the turret on one side of the ship is placed further aft than the one on the other side, so that both turrets can fire to either side.
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BUMPKIN
The spar projecting from stern of ship
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ABSORBER
That part of the low side of an absorption system, used for absorbing vapor refrigerant.
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TRAMP FREIGHTER
A cargo ship engaged in the tramp trade.
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CORDAGE
Ropes in the rigging of a ship
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CROWN
The top of the piston in an internal combustion engine above the fire ring, exposed to direct flame impingement.
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WEATHER SIDE
The side of a ship exposed to the wind.
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WEATHER SIDE
The side of a ship exposed to the wind.
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DOGWATCH
A short, evening period of watch duty on a ship
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SHELL PLATING
The plates forming the outer side and bottom skin of the hull
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FARDAGE
A wood placed in bottom of ship to keep cargo dry
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