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Nautical

of or relating to boats, sailing, maritime topics

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Nautical

principal warfare officer – pwo

Transportation; Nautical

one of a number of Warfare branch specialist officers.

queen's (king's) regulations

Transportation; Nautical

the standing orders governing the British Royal Navy issued in the name of the current Monarch.

quarterdeck

Transportation; Nautical

the aftermost deck of a warship. In the age of sail, the quarterdeck was the preserve of the ship's officers.

quayside

Transportation; Nautical

the dock or platform used to fasten a vessel to

radar reflector

Transportation; Nautical

A special fixture fitted to a vessel or incorporated into the design of certain aids to navigation to enhance their ability to reflect radar energy. In general, these fixtures will materially improve ...

range lights

Transportation; Nautical

two lights associated to form a range (a line formed by the extension of a line connecting two charted points) which often, but not necessarily, indicates the channel centerline. The front range ...

ratlines

Transportation; Nautical

rope ladders permanently rigged from bulwarks and tops to the mast to enable access to top masts and yards.

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