in nautical parlance
1Draft (sail) — In nautical parlance, the draft or draught of a sail is a degree of curvature in a horizontal cross section. Any sail experiences a force from the prevailing wind just because it impedes the air s passage. A sail with draft also functions as an… …
2Poop deck — In naval architecture, a poop deck is a deck that constitutes the roof of a cabin built in the aft (rear) part of the superstructure of a ship. The fantail is an overhang at the extreme rear of the ship, aft of the poop deck and closer to level… …
3Caliber — The term caliber or calibre designates the interior diameter of a tube or the exterior diameter of a wire or rod. It comes from the French calibre , itself from qālib (قالب), Arabic word for mold , itself from kalamoys , Greek word for wooden… …
4Poop — may refer to: * Stern, the rear or aft part of a ship or boat ** Poop deck, a deck that constitutes the roof of a cabin built in the aft (rear) part of the superstructure of a ship. ** To be pooped, in nautical parlance, means to have a wave come …
5North Pacific (sidewheeler) — Career Name: North Pacific Owner: Starr …
6Ilyushin Il-86 — infobox Aircraft name =Il 86 type =Wide body airliner manufacturer =MAP Factory No 64 and WSK PZL Mielec caption =An Il 86 of Aeroflot first flight =December 22, 1976 introduction =1980 status =Operational produced =1977 1994 primary user = S7… …
7Sailing — is the art of controlling a sailing vessel. By changing the rigging, rudder and dagger or centre board, a sailor manages the force of the wind on the sails in order to change the direction and speed of a boat. Mastery of the skill requires… …
8naval ship — Introduction the chief instrument by which a nation extends its military power onto the seas. Warships protect the movement over water of military forces to coastal areas where they may be landed and used against enemy forces; warships… …
9Christopher Columbus — This article is about the explorer. For other uses, see Christopher Columbus (disambiguation). Christopher Columbus …
10Caboose — A caboose (North American railway terminology) or brake van or guard s van (British terminology) is a manned rail transport vehicle coupled at the end of a freight train. Although cabooses were once used on nearly every freight train in North… …
