GENERAL SEA TERMS

GENERAL SEA TERMS

GENERAL SEA TERMS

SEA TERMS HATCH An opening in the deck DECK The floor BULKHEAD A wall SCUTTLE A window in ships side DHOBY To wash To SHIP To fit something

SEA TERMS FORECASTLE LADDER The upper deck at front of ship The deck where the ensign is sited A stairway HEADS Toilets DEADLIGHT A watertight cover for a scuttle Those granted shore leave MAINDECK LIBERTYMEN

SEA TERMS TO UNSHIP To undo or remove something QUARTERDECK Flat deck at rear of ship BRIDGE The steering and command position at the front of the superstructure