UK Hydrographic Office abbreviations kgkg

See Expiry Dates.

An area of water totally or partially enclosed by coral islands, atolls, and reefs.

The leading ship, or ships, in a fleet or squadron.

The leading ship, or ships, in a fleet or squadron.

South Africa (flag).

Describing an anchor when it hangs by its ring at the cathead or from the hawsehole ready for letting go.

The situation of a vessel when she lies with all her sails furled and her helm lashed a-lee.

The situation of the helm when it is put in the opposite direction from that in which the wind blows.

When the cable is hove taut so as to bring the vessel nearly over her anchor. The yards are a-peek when they are topped up by contrary lifts.