A spike on prow of warship for ramming.
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PIER-HEAD JUMP
When a sailor is drafted to a warship at the last minute, just before she sails.
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TORPEDO BOAT DESTROYER
A type of fast and maneuverable small warship introduced in the 1890s to protect capital ships from torpedo boat attack, since increased in size and capabilities to become a longendurance warship intended to escort larger vessels in a fleet, convoy, or battle group and defend them against submarines, surface ships, aircraft, and missiles.
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RANGE CLOCK
A clockwork device used aboard a warship to continuously calculate the range to an enemy ship.
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GUNNAGE
The number of guns carried on a warship.
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ACTION STATIONS
1. An announcement made aboard a naval warship to signal the crew to prepare for battle, imminent damage, or a damage emergency (such as a fire).
2. Specific positions in a naval warship to which one or more crew are assigned when battle stations is called.
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BATTLE STATIONS
1. An announcement made aboard a naval warship to signal the crew to prepare for battle, imminent damage, or a damage emergency (such as a fire).
2. Specific positions in a naval warship to which one or more crew are assigned when battle stations is called.
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AIRCRAFT CARRIER
A warship designed to carry planes.
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CRUISER
1) Historically a privateer. 2) A large lightly armoured warship with medium sized guns, used for commerce protection and scouting.
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DESTROYER
A very fast unarmoured warship distinguished by raised forecastles and forward bridge.
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DROMON
Ancient Byzantine warship with twin banks of oars.
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