Nautical

Nautical

of or relating to boats, sailing, maritime topics

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fire ship

Transportation; Nautical

a ship loaded with flammable materials and explosives and sailed into an enemy port or fleet either already burning or ready to be set alight by its crew (who would then abandon it) in order to ...

first-rate

Transportation; Nautical

the classification for the largest sailing warships of the 17th through 19th centuries. They had 3 masts, 850+ crew and 100+ guns.

first lieutenant

Transportation; Nautical

in the Royal Navy, the senior lieutenant on board; responsible to the Commander for the domestic affairs of the ship's company. Also known as 'Jimmy the One' or 'Number One'. Removes his cap when ...

first mate

Transportation; Nautical

the Second in command of a ship.

fixed propeller

Transportation; Nautical

a propeller mounted on a rigid shaft protruding from the hull of a vessel, usually driven by an inboard motor; steering must be done using a rudder. See also outboard motor and sterndrive.