Naval Terms and Phraseologies PDF

1  Naval terms and phraseologies Denotes Direction and Location Abaft- behind or further aft, astern or toward the stern. Abeam- at right angle to the centerline of the ship Aft-in- near or toward the stern Alongside- on side a pier or berth Amidship- the middle po...

1  Naval terms and phraseologies Denotes Direction and Location Abaft- behind or further aft, astern or toward the stern. Abeam- at right angle to the centerline of the ship Aft-in- near or toward the stern Alongside- on side a pier or berth Amidship- the middle portion of the ship Astern- toward the stern, an object or vessel that is abaft another vessel or object Bridge- raised platform from which a ship is navigated Bow- the forward part of the ship Broadside- at right angle to the fore and aft line of the ship Centerline- imaginary line running from the ships bow to stern: divides the ship lengthwise vertically Dead ahead- directly ahead of the ship s bow in line of the centerline Dead astern- directly aft of the ship in line of the centerline  Naval terms and phraseologies Denotes Direction and Location: Draft- depth of the water from the surface waterline to the ships keel Fantail- main deck section in the after part of the ship Freeboard- height of ships side from the waterline to the main deck Leeward- direction away from the wind Port Bow- bearing 315 degrees relative to the bow of the ship Portside- left hand side of the ship facing forward Starboard Bow- bearing 45 degrees relative to the bow Starboardside- right hand side of the ship facing forward Waterline- the line which makes the surface with the hull Windward- direction toward the wind  Naval terms and phraseologies Denotes Nomenclature of Fittings: Bitts- strong iron post on a ships deck for working of fastening lines almost invariably in pairs. Bulkhead- one of the vertical wall like structures enclosing a compartment Brig – a prison on a ship or a shore base Bollard- wooden or iron post on a pier or wharf for securing mooring lines Cleat- a small deck fittings or metal with horns used for securing lines Deck- on a ship, its corresponds to a floor in a building Compartment- it corresponds to a room in a building Overhead- equivalent to a ceiling of a building ashore  Naval terms and phraseologies Denotes Nomenclature of Fittings: Head- compartment of a ship having toilet facilities Superstructure- all equipment and fittings except armament extending above the hull Mast- upright spar supporting signal halyard and antennas in a naval ship Wardroom- officers mess and lounge room aboard ship Yardarm- a spar attached to the of a mast running athwart ship Rudder- flat movable structure and vertically attached to the stern used for steering the ship Lazarette- storage compartment of the stern below deck Galley- the ship kitchen Cabin- the captains living quarter  Naval terms and phraseologies Other Terms Adrift- loose from mooring or out of place Aye-Aye- a reply to an order to indicate that it is understood and will be carried out Billet allotted sleeping place: also a man s location in the ships organization Avast- a command to desist for whatever is being done Black Gang- slang for the engineering force Bear Hand- cooperation among the ship s company All Hands- entire ship’s company Binnacle list - sick list: list of men excuse for duty Boot- slang for new recruit Coxswain- enlisted men in charge of a boat  Naval terms and phraseologies Other Terms Crossing the line- crossing the earth equator Dolphin- cluster of piles at the corner or edge of a pier Dead in the water- said of a ship when she has neither headway nor steerway in the water Fathom- six (6) feet unit of length Field day- general cleaning day aboard ship, usually a day before inspection Flag Officer- an officer with the rank of COMMODORE and above Gangway- opening in the bulwarks: order to stand a while and get out of way General Quarters- battle station for all hands Gig- ships boat designated for the use of the Commanding Officer Java- slang for coffee time Jump ship- slang for leaving the ship without authority/permission  Naval terms and phraseologies Other Terms Irish pennant – untidy loose end of a line Lucky bag- stowage of article found adrift Landlubbers- seaman s term for one that has never been at sea Passageway- corridor Pipe down- an order to keep silent Pass the word- to repeat an order or information to the crew Pollywog- a person who has never cross the equator Sea dog- an old sailor Sea lawyer- an enlisted men who likes to argue; usually one who thinks he can twist the regulations and standing order to favor his personal inclinations Shell back – a man who has cross the equator and has been initiated Skag- slang for cigarettes Ship-shape- term for a neat and orderly condition Sickbay- ships hospital or dispensary Skippy- slang for undershirt Secure- to make fast; to tie; an order given in completion of a drill or exercise meaning to withdraw from drill station and duties END of TOPIC