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The rear of the vessel.
The rear of the vessel.
- Keel
- Aft (correct)
- Lido
- Moor
A passageway or corridor.
A passageway or corridor.
- Alleyway (correct)
- Port
- Pitch
- Swath
in or toward the middle of the vessel.
in or toward the middle of the vessel.
- Keel
- Moor
- Amidship (correct)
- Pitch
In, at, or toward the rear of the vessel.
In, at, or toward the rear of the vessel.
Water thrown back by a ship’s passage.
Water thrown back by a ship’s passage.
A charter without a crew.
A charter without a crew.
The width of the ship at its widest part.
The width of the ship at its widest part.
Compass direction, expressed in degrees, from the ship to a particular destination.
Compass direction, expressed in degrees, from the ship to a particular destination.
Audible sound of the ship’s time, one bell for each progressive half-hour to a total of eight, commencing at half-past the hours of 4,8, and 12.
Audible sound of the ship’s time, one bell for each progressive half-hour to a total of eight, commencing at half-past the hours of 4,8, and 12.
to steer off course.
to steer off course.
to hoist or raise the anchor.
to hoist or raise the anchor.
the line on the side of the ship’s hull corresponding to the surface of the water.
the line on the side of the ship’s hull corresponding to the surface of the water.
the direction toward the wind.
the direction toward the wind.
the waves or smooth water caused by motion of a ship passing through water.
the waves or smooth water caused by motion of a ship passing through water.
a vessel equipped with heavy-duty engines used for towing.
a vessel equipped with heavy-duty engines used for towing.
a ban-aid like patch placed behind the ear to prevent motion sickness discomfort.
a ban-aid like patch placed behind the ear to prevent motion sickness discomfort.
small boat used to carry passengers to port when the ship cannot pull up against the dock, also may be used as a life boat.
small boat used to carry passengers to port when the ship cannot pull up against the dock, also may be used as a life boat.
small water plane area twin hull; ship design minimizing pitching and rolling.
small water plane area twin hull; ship design minimizing pitching and rolling.
an unregistered passenger; a hiding place.
an unregistered passenger; a hiding place.
also called cabin
also called cabin
a retractable “fin” that extends from the sides of the ship to reduce sway and rolling
a retractable “fin” that extends from the sides of the ship to reduce sway and rolling
right side of ship.
right side of ship.
three lights (green on the starboard, red on the port side, white at the top of the mast) that required to be on when the ship is in motion between sunset and sunrise.
three lights (green on the starboard, red on the port side, white at the top of the mast) that required to be on when the ship is in motion between sunset and sunrise.
a movable, vertical device used for steering the ship.
a movable, vertical device used for steering the ship.
when a ship moves to a new area for cruise service.
when a ship moves to a new area for cruise service.
a ship’s certificate of registration issued by a country, which does not necessarily indicate any quality of service/safety.
a ship’s certificate of registration issued by a country, which does not necessarily indicate any quality of service/safety.
a wharf or pier. Also a dock.
a wharf or pier. Also a dock.
a deck area designed for walking.
a deck area designed for walking.
The window
The window
left side of a ship, sometimes called larboard.
left side of a ship, sometimes called larboard.
A mark showing the maximum permitted load for ships carrying cargo.
A mark showing the maximum permitted load for ships carrying cargo.
the alternating rising and falling of a ship’s bow, which may occur when underway.
the alternating rising and falling of a ship’s bow, which may occur when underway.
approximately 6080 feet.
approximately 6080 feet.
the process of acquainting the passengers with the ship’s regulations and safety operations prior to sailing.
the process of acquainting the passengers with the ship’s regulations and safety operations prior to sailing.
to secure a ship to a fixed place.
to secure a ship to a fixed place.
list or invoice of a ship’s passengers or cargo.
list or invoice of a ship’s passengers or cargo.
official daily record of a ship’s progress.
official daily record of a ship’s progress.
usually an area by a pool, generally an outdoor area.
usually an area by a pool, generally an outdoor area.
the direction away from the wind.
the direction away from the wind.
a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour, or about 1.15 land miles per hour.
a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour, or about 1.15 land miles per hour.
a horizontal steel plate that runs along the bottom of a ship supporting the whole frame.
a horizontal steel plate that runs along the bottom of a ship supporting the whole frame.
registered ship’s from carrying passengers directly between U.S. ports.
registered ship’s from carrying passengers directly between U.S. ports.
a rope ladder usually with wooden rungs.
a rope ladder usually with wooden rungs.
ship or boat that has attached struts for lifting the hull clear of the water as it gains speed.
ship or boat that has attached struts for lifting the hull clear of the water as it gains speed.
the outer walls of a ship.
the outer walls of a ship.
the interior of the ship where cargo is stored.
the interior of the ship where cargo is stored.
a vehicle or craft that travels while being buoyed or supported by air pressure.
a vehicle or craft that travels while being buoyed or supported by air pressure.
Audible sound of the ship’s time, one bell for each progressive half-hour to a total of eight, commencing at half-past the hours of 4,8, and 12.
Audible sound of the ship’s time, one bell for each progressive half-hour to a total of eight, commencing at half-past the hours of 4,8, and 12.
Bed, usually attached to a wall; also a space where a ship docks.
Bed, usually attached to a wall; also a space where a ship docks.
the bottom of a ship from the keel to where the sides start to rise
the bottom of a ship from the keel to where the sides start to rise
A case containing a ship’s compass, with a lamp for use at night.
A case containing a ship’s compass, with a lamp for use at night.
Ship’s officer in charge of sails, rigging and the like.
Ship’s officer in charge of sails, rigging and the like.
An abbreviation for boatswain.
An abbreviation for boatswain.
the front part of the ship.
the front part of the ship.
the captain’s work area, from where the ship is steered.
the captain’s work area, from where the ship is steered.
a two-masted vessel.
a two-masted vessel.
any of the partition walls that separate parts of the ship.
any of the partition walls that separate parts of the ship.
A ship’s side above the upper deck.
A ship’s side above the upper deck.
A warming float or maker indicating a navigable channel
A warming float or maker indicating a navigable channel
Motor-driven spindle used for winding in cables.
Motor-driven spindle used for winding in cables.
A device used to secure cables or ropes.
A device used to secure cables or ropes.
Raised partition at the base of doorways to prevent water entering.
Raised partition at the base of doorways to prevent water entering.
A national flag or ensign flown from the mast or sternpost.
A national flag or ensign flown from the mast or sternpost.
A stairway, such as those between decks.
A stairway, such as those between decks.
Containers or boxes for carrying cargo.
Containers or boxes for carrying cargo.
A platform high on the mast of a ship.
A platform high on the mast of a ship.
apparatus by which a ship is steered.
apparatus by which a ship is steered.
toilet facilities.
toilet facilities.
a cable, often of steel used to secure or tow a ship.
a cable, often of steel used to secure or tow a ship.
a cable, often of steel used to secure or tow a ship.
a cable, often of steel used to secure or tow a ship.
a hole in the ship’s bow for running cables through.
a hole in the ship’s bow for running cables through.
an opening on deck that leads to a cargo hold.
an opening on deck that leads to a cargo hold.
the upper edge of a ship’s or boat side
the upper edge of a ship’s or boat side
GRT
GRT
a measure of the cubic content of the enclosed space on a ship (a measure of size). 100 cubic feet enclosed
a measure of the cubic content of the enclosed space on a ship (a measure of size). 100 cubic feet enclosed
where you leave and enter the ship.
where you leave and enter the ship.
a ship’s kitchen.
a ship’s kitchen.
the smoke stack, or chimney of the ship.
the smoke stack, or chimney of the ship.
a ship that mainly carries cargo, but may also carry a limited number of passengers.
a ship that mainly carries cargo, but may also carry a limited number of passengers.
toward the bow of the vessel.
toward the bow of the vessel.
a measure of length approximately 6 feet, chiefly in determining the depth of water.
a measure of length approximately 6 feet, chiefly in determining the depth of water.
the rear or aft overhang.
the rear or aft overhang.
the ship in a stable vertical position.
the ship in a stable vertical position.
to go aboard.
to go aboard.
The depth of water a ship draws.
The depth of water a ship draws.
Structure to which a ship attaches itself.
Structure to which a ship attaches itself.
The diagram of a ship showing cabins, public areas, and so on.
The diagram of a ship showing cabins, public areas, and so on.
To disembark, to get off, to go ashore.
To disembark, to get off, to go ashore.
a device on a ship used for hoisting lifeboats or the anchor.
a device on a ship used for hoisting lifeboats or the anchor.
biggest cruise ship in the world
biggest cruise ship in the world
Is a passenger ship used for pleasure voyagers, where the voyage itself and the ship amenities are part of the experience.
Is a passenger ship used for pleasure voyagers, where the voyage itself and the ship amenities are part of the experience.
Are organized much like floating hotels, with a complete hospitality staff in addition to the usual ship’s crew. It is not uncommon for the most luxurious ships to have more crew and staff than passengers.
Are organized much like floating hotels, with a complete hospitality staff in addition to the usual ship’s crew. It is not uncommon for the most luxurious ships to have more crew and staff than passengers.
THE CRUISE SHIP INDUSTRY
THE CRUISE SHIP INDUSTRY
estimated International revenue of cruise ship industry
estimated International revenue of cruise ship industry
annual growth since 1980
annual growth since 1980
YEAR- Before the dominance of Air Travel, passenger liners where the preferred mode of overseas travel.
YEAR- Before the dominance of Air Travel, passenger liners where the preferred mode of overseas travel.
YEAR- engine efficiency improved
YEAR- engine efficiency improved
YEAR- They develop passenger staterooms, public lounges, and deck space (accommodations, facilities and amenities)
YEAR- They develop passenger staterooms, public lounges, and deck space (accommodations, facilities and amenities)
oceangoing vessels were primarily used to get from point A to point B especially for 2nd and 3rd class passengers, where accommodations were stark contrast to those in 1st class staterooms.
oceangoing vessels were primarily used to get from point A to point B especially for 2nd and 3rd class passengers, where accommodations were stark contrast to those in 1st class staterooms.
YEAR- the most common voyages were Transatlantic crossing from New York to London.
YEAR- the most common voyages were Transatlantic crossing from New York to London.
YEAR- the real blow to the cruise ship industry when Boeing began selling 747’s (commercial airlines) and other aircraft worldwide.
YEAR- the real blow to the cruise ship industry when Boeing began selling 747’s (commercial airlines) and other aircraft worldwide.
as the decade came to a close, it was no longer fashionable, practical or economical to travel by boat. The age of the Jumbo Jet had arrived.
as the decade came to a close, it was no longer fashionable, practical or economical to travel by boat. The age of the Jumbo Jet had arrived.
YEAR- the concept of the cruise was back to life.
YEAR- the concept of the cruise was back to life.
speculated that the shows such in the 1970’s TV show “the Love Boat” contributed in the idea of Luxury cruise ship travel that ideas found contributed to a growing trend of cruise ship travel as a luxury than a means to travel as a necessity.
speculated that the shows such in the 1970’s TV show “the Love Boat” contributed in the idea of Luxury cruise ship travel that ideas found contributed to a growing trend of cruise ship travel as a luxury than a means to travel as a necessity.
YEAR- marked the time when cruise ship began to change.
YEAR- marked the time when cruise ship began to change.
YEAR- ocean views, pools, casinos and on-board entertainment.
YEAR- ocean views, pools, casinos and on-board entertainment.
YEAR- Queen Elizabeth II (Cunard Line Limited)
YEAR- Queen Elizabeth II (Cunard Line Limited)
to boost the declining market hired international celebrities to perform cabaret acts aboard the ship.
Route: New York-London
to boost the declining market hired international celebrities to perform cabaret acts aboard the ship. Route: New York-London
Vacation/ entertainment experience with Las Vegas Show
Vacation/ entertainment experience with Las Vegas Show
“One-Class Cruising”
Facilities and amenities are available to all passengers.
“One-Class Cruising” Facilities and amenities are available to all passengers.
ROUTE OF Queen Elizabeth II (Cunard Line Limited) 1974
ROUTE OF Queen Elizabeth II (Cunard Line Limited) 1974
YEAR- The Love Boat
YEAR- The Love Boat
A television series
for the resurgence in popularity of romantic cruises for singles and couples.
Because of its gorgeous scenery and exotic ports of call had an impact on millions of viewers
A television series for the resurgence in popularity of romantic cruises for singles and couples. Because of its gorgeous scenery and exotic ports of call had an impact on millions of viewers
YEAR- MEGA-SHIP constructed and launched
YEAR- MEGA-SHIP constructed and launched
YEAR- Launching a fleet of Giant passenger liners-capacity, 2,000 pax
YEAR- Launching a fleet of Giant passenger liners-capacity, 2,000 pax
everything in the ship is inclusive in this year
everything in the ship is inclusive in this year
YEAR- Magnificent floating hotels with casino, running tracks, spas, bars, private stateroom, basketball courts.
YEAR- Magnificent floating hotels with casino, running tracks, spas, bars, private stateroom, basketball courts.
Suddenly, this year ports of call were not the main selling point of travelers. Instead, people were interested in the whole experience of just being on board.
Suddenly, this year ports of call were not the main selling point of travelers. Instead, people were interested in the whole experience of just being on board.
Some travelers perceive cruising as WHAT?
Some travelers perceive cruising as WHAT?
The major companies in the field include:
The major companies in the field include:
SHIP CLASSIFICATIONS
SHIP CLASSIFICATIONS
small liners with few passengers who enjoy five-star-level accommodations.
small liners with few passengers who enjoy five-star-level accommodations.
above average service, food and amenities
above average service, food and amenities
involves mid-sized, older cruise ships with fewer facilities than the newest megaships.
involves mid-sized, older cruise ships with fewer facilities than the newest megaships.
SHIP CLASSIFICATIONS
SHIP CLASSIFICATIONS
the modern “floating resorts” complete with swimming pools, golf ranges and climbing walk.
the modern “floating resorts” complete with swimming pools, golf ranges and climbing walk.
rely on specialization to attract their clientele. Emphasizes one or more aspects of the cruising experience, such as cultural interaction, soft adventure, or language enrichment.
rely on specialization to attract their clientele. Emphasizes one or more aspects of the cruising experience, such as cultural interaction, soft adventure, or language enrichment.
Cruises have three different economic features:
Cruises have three different economic features:
a cruise product is “perishable” because it can’t be stored if it’s not sold.
a cruise product is “perishable” because it can’t be stored if it’s not sold.
the product consists of a variety of components that make the cruise ship experience different for each customer.
the product consists of a variety of components that make the cruise ship experience different for each customer.
the cruise ship is not one single experience but a host of elements that combine to form the cruise experience.
the cruise ship is not one single experience but a host of elements that combine to form the cruise experience.
Types of Cruises
Types of Cruises
CRUISE- appeal to the mass market and are budget to moderately priced. (Bahamas, the Carribean, Bermuda, or Alaska as destinations.)
CRUISE- appeal to the mass market and are budget to moderately priced. (Bahamas, the Carribean, Bermuda, or Alaska as destinations.)
CRUISE- appeal to experienced cruisers. Pax have more money to spend, want first – class service and looking for new ports of call and destinations.
CRUISE- appeal to experienced cruisers. Pax have more money to spend, want first – class service and looking for new ports of call and destinations.
CRUISE- offer elegance, ultra – modern style, numerous amenities and unique itineraries – at prices that only the wealthy can afford.
CRUISE- offer elegance, ultra – modern style, numerous amenities and unique itineraries – at prices that only the wealthy can afford.
CRUISE- wide range of specialty cruises are available, incl. whale watching, diving, barge cruises, sailing ships and exploratory voyages.
CRUISE- wide range of specialty cruises are available, incl. whale watching, diving, barge cruises, sailing ships and exploratory voyages.
CRUISE DETAILS
CRUISE DETAILS
There are one-day cruises to nowhere; two-, three-, four-, five-, seven-, ten-, and 14-day cruises; and around-the-world cruises that take about 90 days.
There are one-day cruises to nowhere; two-, three-, four-, five-, seven-, ten-, and 14-day cruises; and around-the-world cruises that take about 90 days.
Cruise prices often include or offer coordinated airfare from many cities to the port of embarkation.
Cruise lines also offer special add-on packages and features for stays prior to or after the cruise.
Flights booked by the cruise lines for the air / sea programs may be less desirable and convenient.
Cruise prices often include or offer coordinated airfare from many cities to the port of embarkation. Cruise lines also offer special add-on packages and features for stays prior to or after the cruise. Flights booked by the cruise lines for the air / sea programs may be less desirable and convenient.
Some ships today have all outside cabins (cabins with portholes).
Other have outside and inside cabins. Inside cabins (w/ portholes) are normally less expensive.
Generally, staterooms or cabins are smaller than comparable hotel rooms.
Some ships today have all outside cabins (cabins with portholes). Other have outside and inside cabins. Inside cabins (w/ portholes) are normally less expensive. Generally, staterooms or cabins are smaller than comparable hotel rooms.
Some cabins accommodate only two people, others accommodate up to four.
Cruise prices are normally stated “per person, double occupancy” (PPDO) and then offer a “third/fourth person” rate.
For ex. A cabin is $1, 195.00 PPDO and a third / fourth person rate of $625.00 would cost a total of $3, 640.00 if four people occupy the cabin ($910 each).
Some cabins accommodate only two people, others accommodate up to four. Cruise prices are normally stated “per person, double occupancy” (PPDO) and then offer a “third/fourth person” rate. For ex. A cabin is $1, 195.00 PPDO and a third / fourth person rate of $625.00 would cost a total of $3, 640.00 if four people occupy the cabin ($910 each).
Passenger will feel pampered as the steward efficiently clean the staterooms while pax are at breakfast or out and about.
Steward turn down the beds in the evening, usually leaving a mints or chocolates on pillows.
Restaurant stewards and bus persons service pax while dining.
Passenger will feel pampered as the steward efficiently clean the staterooms while pax are at breakfast or out and about. Steward turn down the beds in the evening, usually leaving a mints or chocolates on pillows. Restaurant stewards and bus persons service pax while dining.
Staff members who supervise the children’s and teens
Medical facilities and staff
Laundry services
Staff members who supervise the children’s and teens Medical facilities and staff Laundry services
Cruises usually offer variety shows, bingo, deck areas and pools, spas, games, a library, sports activities, contests, movies, lectures and more.
There are lounges with entertainment and dancing areas/discos/karaoke.
Movies may be available in a theater on board or through the TVs in the cabins.
Tours of the galley (ship’s kitchen) and bridge (the captain’s work area) may be offered.
Cruises usually offer variety shows, bingo, deck areas and pools, spas, games, a library, sports activities, contests, movies, lectures and more. There are lounges with entertainment and dancing areas/discos/karaoke. Movies may be available in a theater on board or through the TVs in the cabins. Tours of the galley (ship’s kitchen) and bridge (the captain’s work area) may be offered.
Rock climbing, ice-skating, more unique activities, and internet rooms are offered with additional charges.
Meeting rooms.
Rock climbing, ice-skating, more unique activities, and internet rooms are offered with additional charges. Meeting rooms.
The passenger space ratio is determined by dividing the gross registered tonnage of a ship (a measure of size) by the regular passenger capacity of the ship.
Luxury ships will generally have a space ratio of at least 35 to 40 cubic feet.
A standard method of comparing services of ships is to examine the ratio between the number of passengers and the number of crew.
Luxury ships will often feature this ratio-such as one crew member for every one or two passengers.
The passenger space ratio is determined by dividing the gross registered tonnage of a ship (a measure of size) by the regular passenger capacity of the ship. Luxury ships will generally have a space ratio of at least 35 to 40 cubic feet. A standard method of comparing services of ships is to examine the ratio between the number of passengers and the number of crew. Luxury ships will often feature this ratio-such as one crew member for every one or two passengers.
There is no typical cruise passengers.
People who take cruises come from all walks of life, backgrounds, and cultures.
They develop a sense of “belonging”, as that particular group is together on that ship on the specific cruise.
People are generally inclined to make friends on cruises.
There is no typical cruise passengers. People who take cruises come from all walks of life, backgrounds, and cultures. They develop a sense of “belonging”, as that particular group is together on that ship on the specific cruise. People are generally inclined to make friends on cruises.
WORLD’S LARGEST CRUISE SHIPS
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WORLD’S LARGEST CRUISE SHIPS (5)
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Aft
Aft
The rear of the vessel.
Alleyway
Alleyway
A passageway or corridor.
Amidship
Amidship
In, at, or toward the middle of the vessel.
Astern
Astern
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Backwash
Backwash
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Bareboat Charter
Bareboat Charter
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Beam
Beam
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Bearing
Bearing
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Bells
Bells
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Yaw
Yaw
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Weigh
Weigh
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Waterline
Waterline
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Windward
Windward
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Wake
Wake
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Tug
Tug
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Transderm scop
Transderm scop
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Tender
Tender
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Swath
Swath
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Stowaway
Stowaway
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Stateroom
Stateroom
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Stabilizer
Stabilizer
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Starboard
Starboard
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Running lights
Running lights
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Rudder
Rudder
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Repositioning
Repositioning
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Registry
Registry
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Quay
Quay
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Promenade Deck
Promenade Deck
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Porthole
Porthole
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Port
Port
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Plimsoll line
Plimsoll line
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Pitch
Pitch
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Nautical Mile
Nautical Mile
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Muster Drill
Muster Drill
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Moor
Moor
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Manifest
Manifest
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Log
Log
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Lido
Lido
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Lee or Leeward
Lee or Leeward
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Knot
Knot
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Keel
Keel
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Jones Act/Passenger Services Act- this act, passed in 1886
Jones Act/Passenger Services Act- this act, passed in 1886
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Jacob’s Ladder
Jacob’s Ladder
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Hydrofoil
Hydrofoil
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Hull
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Hold
Hold
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Hovercraft
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Bells
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Berth
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Bilge
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