Glossary of Nautical Terms

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
  5. E
  6. F
  7. G
  8. H
  9. I
  10. J
  11. K
  12. L
  13. M
  14. N
  15. O
  16. P
  17. Q
  18. R
  19. S
  20. T
  21. U
  22. V
  23. W
  24. X
  25. Y
  26. Z

Sailing large

Sailing large means running before the wind, or sailing directly away from the wind.

Sails and Furling

Sails are aerofoils which generate the thrust needed to move the boat.

Ship’s magazine

Ship’s Magazines stored the gunpowder and shot.

Shrouds

Shrouds hold the mast upright and prevent it moving sideways.

Stern

The stern is the aft end of the boat.

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