Glossary of Nautical Terms

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Heave-to

Heave-to. To stop a boat in the water and to ‘hover’ in this position.

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Hull

Hull. A boat’s biggest single part is the hull, the piece to which all other parts are attached either directly or indirectly.

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Hull down

Hull down means the hull of the ship is not visible beyond the horizon’s curve.

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Hull speed

At hull speed, the length of the wave generated by he bow equals the waterline length of the hull.

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