(Lloyd's of London) The Lloyd's Register of British and Foreign Shipping , which deals with the design and construction of ships, was first published in the mid-1700s. The state of a ship� [..]

Any direction between the beam and the stern, more behind a vessel than in front of it. Behind a perpendicular line extending out from the middle of the boat

At right angles to the fore and aft line of the boat, or beside, the boat; on the beam; also Abreast.

A member of the deck crew who is able to perform all the duties of an experienced seaman; certificated by examination; must have three years sea service. Also called Able Seamen and A.B.

On or in a vessel. Close aboard is close to another ship or an obstruction

Across the wind in relation to the bow. When a sailboat tacks across the wind to bring it from one side to the other, she is said to go about.

The order to tack the ship

Above the deck, and therefore open and visible. This gave rise to the term used to denote open and fair dealing.

On the deck (not over it; see ALOFT).

To lay the head-yards abox in a square rigged sailing vessel was to lay them square to the foremast in order to heave:to.