A crane on a ship which hold the lifeboat. It is constructed in such a way as to lower and lift the lifeboat the easiest way possible and are also unobstructed in case of an emergency.
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BUMPKIN
The spar projecting from stern of ship
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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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WEATHER SIDE
The side of a ship exposed to the wind.
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ADSORBENT FILTER
A filter medium primarily intended to hold soluble and insoluble contaminants on its surface by molecular adhesion.
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DOGWATCH
A short, evening period of watch duty on a ship
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FILTER RATED CAPACITY
The amount of contaminants a filter will hold before an excessive pressure drop is caused. Some filters have bypass valves which open when a filter reaches its rated capacity.
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SATURATION
Condition existing when substance contains all of another substance it can hold for that temperature and pressure.
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FARDAGE
A wood placed in bottom of ship to keep cargo dry
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MAGNETIC FILTER
A filter element that, in addition to its filter medium, has a magnet or magnets incorporated into its structure to attract and hold ferromagnetic particles.
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