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Undergraduate 1
12/11/2012

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Term
Hull
Definition
The main body of the ship
Term
Keel
Definition
The spine of the ship. Runs from bow to stern.
Term
Stem
Definition
Forward end of the keel extending up the bow.
Term
Frames
Definition
Ribs of the ship and fastened to the keel. Numbered starteing at the bow.
Term
Longitudinial Frame
Definition
Runs bow to the stern parallel to the keel.
Term
Plating
Definition
The skin of the ship (Outer, Deck, Inner Bottom)
Term
Bilge
Definition
Lowest point on the ship and below the engineering spaces. Slightly bowl shaped to collect fuel or other fluids that drip from the engineering spaces.
Term
Rudder
Definition
Primary means of steering a ship
Term
Propeller
Definition
Also known as a screw. Primary means fo propulsion on a ship.
Term
Mast
Definition
Mounting point for radar and telecommunication equipment
Term
Bow
Definition
The foremost point of the hull
Term
Stern
Definition
the rear, or aft-most, point of the hull
Term
HULL Reference Points
Definition
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Term

LOA


Length Overall

Definition
Total length of the ship from bow to stern
Term

LWL


Length at the Waterline

Definition
Length of the ship under the water
Term
LOA vs LWL
Definition
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Term
Draft
Definition
  • Vertical distance from waterline to keel, measured in feet
  • Indicates depth of water needed for ship to float.
  • Changes as the ship burns or takes on fuel stores weapons etc
Term

Draft Mark

6 feet between marks

Definition
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Term
Determining Draft
Definition
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Term
Trim
Definition

The relationship between fore and aft draft.

 

"In trim", "down by the bow", or "down by the stern"

Term
List
Definition

Balance of the ship

 

"Listing port" or "Listing starboard"

Term
Deck
Definition
All floors that are below main deck
Term
Level
Definition
All floors that are above the main deck
Term
Compartments
Definition
Rooms on a ship
Term
Interior of Ship
Definition
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Term

Compartment Labeling

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Definition

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Term

Compartment Descriptions

 

A

Definition
Stowage space/store room/refrigerated compartments
Term

Compartment Descriptions

 

AA

Definition
Cargo hold/Dry Cargo Storage
Term

Compartment Descriptions

 

C

Definition
Ship Control (Bridge, CIC)
Term

Compartment Descriptions

 

E

Definition
Engineering
Term

Compartment Descriptions

 

L

Definition
Living Spaces
Term

Compartment Descriptions

 

M

Definition
Ammunition Spaces
Term

Compartment Descriptions

 

Q

Definition
Anything not covered by another letter
Term

Compartment Descriptions

 

T

Definition
Vertical access trunks/escape trunks
Term

Compartment Descriptions

 

V

Definition
Voids
Term
Rope
Definition
Refers to both fiber and wire. Manufactured from fiber, wire or a combination of the two
Term
Line
Definition

Rope that has been purposely sized, cut, spliced or assigned function,

ALL ROPE USED ABOARD SHIP

Term
Fiber Rope
Definition

Created from natual or synthetic fibers. Measured by circumference. TWISTED, BRAIDED or PLAITED

 

Natural                 Synthetic                Aramid       

-manilla               -nylon                     -4 strands kevlar

-cotton                 -polyester 

-hemp                  -polyproplene

Term
Natural vs. Synthetic
Definition
  • Synthetic has higher breaking strength
  • Synthetic lasts longer, Natural line decays.
  • Synthetic fiber lines slip more easily.
  • Synthetic lines will stretch under load. Allows for elasticity under heavy load
  • WILL PART AND SNAPBACK UNDER TOO MUCH LOAD
Term
Wire Rope
Definition

Metal wire. Individual wires laid together to form strands. MEasured by diameter.

 

Desinated by 

-number of strands per rope

-number of wires per strand

Term
Combination Rope
Definition

Six main strands of fiber and wire rope laid around a fiber core

 

Measured by diameter

Term
Ground Tackle
Definition
Anchoring equipment
Term
Anchor Windlass
Definition
Controls the Capstan, gypsy head, and wildcat. Below the forecastle.
Term
Chain Locker
Definition
Where the chain is stored. Located below anchor windlass.
Term
Capstan
Definition
Smooth cylinder that uses a motor to pull anchor chain up from chain locker. Works together with wildcat. 
Term
Wildcat
Definition
"Teeth" fitted ridges called "whelps" that hold the chain in place when the brake is applied. Works together with Capstan.
Term
Capstan and Wildcat
Definition
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Term
Chain Stopper
Definition
Holds anchor chain in place
Term
Housing Stopper
Definition
Closets to Hawsepipe
Term
Riding Stopper
Definition
Additional stopper.
Term
Navy Standard Anchors
Definition
Commercial and Standard Stockless
Term
Detachable Link
Definition
Joins each shot of chain together
Term
Anchor Chain
Definition

Keeps a ship in place due to its weight.

 

1 shot=15 fathoms=90 feet

(1 fathom=6 feet)

 

The lenght of chain will always be 5-7 times the depth of water.

Term

Anchor Chain Markings

 

Shot #1

Definition
  • 15 fathoms
  • Red
  • 1 White Adjacent Links
  • 1 Turn of Wire
Term

Anchor Chain Markings

 

Shot #2

Definition
  • 30 fathoms
  • White
  • 2 White Adjacent Links
  • 2 Turn of Wire
Term

Anchor Chain Markings

 

Shot #3

Definition
  • 45 fathoms
  • Blue
  • 3 White Adjacent Links
  • 3 Turn of Wire
Term

Anchor Chain Markings

 

Shot #4

Definition
  • 60 fathoms
  • Red
  • 4 White Adjacent Links
  • 4 Turn of Wire
Term

Anchor Chain Markings

 

Shot #5

Definition
  • 75 fathoms
  • White
  • 5 White Adjacent Links
  • 5 Turn of Wire
Term

Anchor Chain Markings

 

Shot #6

Definition
  • 90 fathoms
  • Blue
  • 6 White Adjacent Links
  • 6 Turn of Wire
Term
Anchor Shots
Definition

Second to last shot: Entirely Yellow

 

Last Shot: Entirely Red

Term
Six standard Mooring Lines
Definition
  1. Bow Line
  2. Aft bow spring Line
  3. Forward bow spring Line
  4. Aft quarter spring Line
  5. Forward quarter spring Line
  6. Stern Line
Term
Line Fittings
Definition
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Term
Dip the Eye
Definition
When two mooring lines are placed on the same bollard, the second one is led up through the first before being put over the bollard. Prevents either being cast off with the other.
Term
Jacob's Ladder
Definition
Rope ladder w/ rungs rigged for temporary use
Term
Pilot's Ladder
Definition
Flexible portable ladder. Sturdier than Jacob's
Term
Sea Ladder
Definition
Rigid, portable ladder maybe rigged to side of ship
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