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Boat
Dealing with relatively small, usually open, waterbound craft.
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tally
Boat; General boating
The operation of hauling aft the sheets, or drawing them in the direction of the ship's stern.
paymaster
Boat; General boating
The officer responsible for all money matters in RN ships including the paying and provisioning of the crew, all stores, tools and spare parts. See also: purser.
gunport
Boat; General boating
The opening in the side of the ship or in a turret through which the gun fires or protrudes.
slush fund
Boat; General boating
The money obtained by the cook selling slush ashore. Used for the benefit of the crew (or the cook).
Sub-categories
- General boating (4999)
- Sailboat (3520)
- Yacht (1024)