A method of weaving the end of a rope to keep it from unraveling.

When the wind pushes on the wrong side of the sail, causing it to be pushed away from the wind. If the lines holding the sail in place are not released, the boat could become hard to control and heel [..]

Is either pigs of iron, stones, or gravel, which last is called single ballast; and their use is to bring the ship down to her bearings in the water which her provisions and stores will not do. Trim t [..]

Condition of a vessel  when she has no sails set.

A long vessel with a flat bottom used to carry freight on rivers. Barges are usually not powered, being pushed or towed by a tugboat instead.

Sailing vessel with three or more masts: fore and aft rigged on aftermast, square rigged on all others.

An instrument used to keep a record of atmospheric pressure, such as on a paper drum

a short piece of wood or plastic inserted in a sail to keep it taut

Secure hatches and loose objects both within the hull and on deck.

 The widest part of the boat.