A London term for sailing barges that sought cargo, carrying cargo for other merchants at a fee, rather than for the owner.
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BARGE CARRIERS
Ships designed to carry barges.
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BULK CARGO
Cargo such as oil, coal, ore, woodchips, etc. not shipped in bags or containers
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TRAMP FREIGHTER
A cargo ship engaged in the tramp trade.
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CAPACITY PLAN
A plan outlining the spaces available for fuel, cargo, ballast, fresh water, etc, with guides on weight and volume for spaces at various drafts and displacements
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COMBI
Vessel designed for a combination of passengers, and different types of cargo.
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DERRICK
A device for hoisting and lowering heavy weights, cargo, stores, etc
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TO HAUL
To change the course of a sailing vessel to bring the wind farther forward, usually used with up, such as haul up.
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DUNNAGE
Cushioning material placed among cargo to prevent their motion
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GENERAL CARGO
Non-bulk cargo. The cargo may be of various kinds
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FARDAGE
A wood placed in bottom of ship to keep cargo dry
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