Diesel-fueled vessels have replaced the old steamships of the past, although many people still refer to modern diesel ships as steamships. Likewise, the person who represents the ship in port is still often called a steamship agent. (S
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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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DISPOSABLE
An element intended to be discarded and replaced after one service cycle.
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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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FILTER HEAD
An end closure for the filter case or bowl that contains one or more ports.
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FILTER HEAD
An end closure for the filter case or bowl which contains one or more ports.
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FARDAGE
A wood placed in bottom of ship to keep cargo dry
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FORESAIL
The lowest sail set on the foremast of square-rigged ship
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