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SHIPS NOMENCLATURE AND FITTINGS
1. BITTS- Strong iron post on ship’s deck for working or fastening lines; almost invariably in pairs.
2. BULKHEAD- One of the vertical wall-like structure enclosing a compartment.
3. BRIG- Prison aboardship or on shore.
4. BOLLARD- Wooden or iron post on pier or wharf to which mooring lines are secured
5. CLEAT- a small deck fitting of metal with horns used for securing lines.
6. DECK- Aboardship, it corresponds to a floor.
7. COMPARTMENT- Corresponds to a room in a building.
8. OVERHEAD- Aboardship, it corresponds to a ceiling of a building.
9. HEAD- Compartment of a ship having toilet facilities.
10. SUPERSTRUCTURE- All equipments or fittings extending above the hull except armaments
11. MAST- Upright spar supporting signal yard and antennas in a naval ship.
12. WARDROOM- Officer’s mess and lounge room aboardship
13. YARDARM- a spar attached to a mast and running athwartship
14. RUDDER- Flat vertical, movable, structure attached to the stern used for steering the ship.
15. LAZARETTE- A storage compartment at the stern below deck.
16. GALLEY- The ship’s kitchen
17. CABIN- The Captain’s living quarter.
18. QUARTERS- Living space, assembly of the new.
OTHER NAVAL TERMS:
1. ADRIFT- Loose from mooring or out of place
2. AYE-AYE- Reply to an order to indicate that it is heard, understood and will be carried out.
3. ABOARD- In or in the ship
4. AVAST- a Command to cease or desist from whatever is being done
5. BILLET- Allotted sleeping place. A man’s position in the ship’s organization
6. ALL HANDS- Entire ship’s company
7. BLACK GANG- Slang for engine force
8. BEAR A HAND- Lend a helping hand, speed up work
9. BINNACLE LIST- Sick list, list of men excuse from duty
10. BOOT- Slang for a new recruit
11. COXWAIN- Enlisted men in charge of a boat
12. CROSSING THE LINE- Crossing the earth’s equator
13. DOLPHIN- Cluster of piles at the corner or edge of a pier
14. DEAD ON THE WATER- a ship is said to be Dead on the Water when she has neither headway nor
sternway in the water, not moored, anchored or aground.
15. FATHOMS- Six (6) foot unit of length
16. FIELD DAY- General cleaning day, aboardship, usually before inspection
17. FLAG OFFICER- An officer of the rank of Commodore or above
18. GANGWAY- Opening in the bulkwark; to give entrance; an order to stand aside and get out of the
way.
19. GENERAL QUARTERS- Battle stations for all hands
20. GIG – Ship’s boat designed for the commanding officer.
21. JAVA – Slang for coffee.
22. JUMP SHIP – Slang for leaving the ship without authority or permission.
23. KNOCK OFF – To cease what is being done or to stop work.
24. IRISH PENNANTS – Untidy loose end of lines carelessly left dangling, unauthorized hangings.
25. LUCKY BAG – Stowage of articles found adrift.
26. LANDLUBBERS – Term for one who has never been at sea.
27. PASSAGEWAY – Corridors.
28. PIPE DOWN – An order to keep silent.
29. PASS THE WORD – To repeat an order or information to the crew.
30. POLLYWOG – Person who has never been cross the equator.
31. SHELLBACK – A man who has cross the equator and has been initiated.
32. SEA DOG – Old sailor.
33. SEA LAWYER – Enlisted men who likes to argue, usually one who thinks he can twist the
regulations and standing orders around to favor his personal inclination.
34. SKAG – Slang for cigarette.
35. SHIPSHAPE – Neat, orderly condition.
36. SICKBAY – Ship’s hospital or dispensary.
37. SKIVVY – Slang for undershirt.
38. SECURE – To make fast, to tie; an order given in completion of a drill or exercise meaning to
withdraw from drill station.
39. STANDBY – Preparatory; order meaning “GET ready or prepare to”
40. TURN TO – An order to begin work.
41. VERY WELL – A reply of a senior to a junior to indicate that information given is understood, or
that permission is granted.
42. IDLER – A day worker; one who stands no night watches.
43. WATCH – A period of duty, usually of four hours duration.
44. DAVYJONES LOCKER - The bottom of the sea.

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Ships nomenclature

  • 1. SHIPS NOMENCLATURE AND FITTINGS 1. BITTS- Strong iron post on ship’s deck for working or fastening lines; almost invariably in pairs. 2. BULKHEAD- One of the vertical wall-like structure enclosing a compartment. 3. BRIG- Prison aboardship or on shore. 4. BOLLARD- Wooden or iron post on pier or wharf to which mooring lines are secured 5. CLEAT- a small deck fitting of metal with horns used for securing lines. 6. DECK- Aboardship, it corresponds to a floor. 7. COMPARTMENT- Corresponds to a room in a building. 8. OVERHEAD- Aboardship, it corresponds to a ceiling of a building. 9. HEAD- Compartment of a ship having toilet facilities. 10. SUPERSTRUCTURE- All equipments or fittings extending above the hull except armaments 11. MAST- Upright spar supporting signal yard and antennas in a naval ship. 12. WARDROOM- Officer’s mess and lounge room aboardship 13. YARDARM- a spar attached to a mast and running athwartship 14. RUDDER- Flat vertical, movable, structure attached to the stern used for steering the ship. 15. LAZARETTE- A storage compartment at the stern below deck. 16. GALLEY- The ship’s kitchen 17. CABIN- The Captain’s living quarter. 18. QUARTERS- Living space, assembly of the new. OTHER NAVAL TERMS: 1. ADRIFT- Loose from mooring or out of place 2. AYE-AYE- Reply to an order to indicate that it is heard, understood and will be carried out. 3. ABOARD- In or in the ship 4. AVAST- a Command to cease or desist from whatever is being done 5. BILLET- Allotted sleeping place. A man’s position in the ship’s organization 6. ALL HANDS- Entire ship’s company 7. BLACK GANG- Slang for engine force 8. BEAR A HAND- Lend a helping hand, speed up work 9. BINNACLE LIST- Sick list, list of men excuse from duty 10. BOOT- Slang for a new recruit 11. COXWAIN- Enlisted men in charge of a boat 12. CROSSING THE LINE- Crossing the earth’s equator 13. DOLPHIN- Cluster of piles at the corner or edge of a pier 14. DEAD ON THE WATER- a ship is said to be Dead on the Water when she has neither headway nor sternway in the water, not moored, anchored or aground. 15. FATHOMS- Six (6) foot unit of length 16. FIELD DAY- General cleaning day, aboardship, usually before inspection 17. FLAG OFFICER- An officer of the rank of Commodore or above 18. GANGWAY- Opening in the bulkwark; to give entrance; an order to stand aside and get out of the way. 19. GENERAL QUARTERS- Battle stations for all hands 20. GIG – Ship’s boat designed for the commanding officer. 21. JAVA – Slang for coffee.
  • 2. 22. JUMP SHIP – Slang for leaving the ship without authority or permission. 23. KNOCK OFF – To cease what is being done or to stop work. 24. IRISH PENNANTS – Untidy loose end of lines carelessly left dangling, unauthorized hangings. 25. LUCKY BAG – Stowage of articles found adrift. 26. LANDLUBBERS – Term for one who has never been at sea. 27. PASSAGEWAY – Corridors. 28. PIPE DOWN – An order to keep silent. 29. PASS THE WORD – To repeat an order or information to the crew. 30. POLLYWOG – Person who has never been cross the equator. 31. SHELLBACK – A man who has cross the equator and has been initiated. 32. SEA DOG – Old sailor. 33. SEA LAWYER – Enlisted men who likes to argue, usually one who thinks he can twist the regulations and standing orders around to favor his personal inclination. 34. SKAG – Slang for cigarette. 35. SHIPSHAPE – Neat, orderly condition. 36. SICKBAY – Ship’s hospital or dispensary. 37. SKIVVY – Slang for undershirt. 38. SECURE – To make fast, to tie; an order given in completion of a drill or exercise meaning to withdraw from drill station. 39. STANDBY – Preparatory; order meaning “GET ready or prepare to” 40. TURN TO – An order to begin work. 41. VERY WELL – A reply of a senior to a junior to indicate that information given is understood, or that permission is granted. 42. IDLER – A day worker; one who stands no night watches. 43. WATCH – A period of duty, usually of four hours duration. 44. DAVYJONES LOCKER - The bottom of the sea.