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Nautical terms

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The front mast on a three masted ship   show
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show Mainmast  
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show Mizzen mast  
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show Staysails  
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The lowest sail on the foremast or mainmast   show
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The second lowest sail on any mast   show
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show Gallant  
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show Royal  
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Extra sails rigged sometimes on both sides of a mast but not rigged to a yardarm   show
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show Jib  
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show focs'l  
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The structure running along the bottom of the ship which gives it strength   show
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A ship's kitchen   show
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The floor of a ship   show
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A wall on a ship   show
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Stairs on a ship   show
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A lower deck just above the hold   show
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A winch used to hoist sails or raise an anchor   show
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The Bluenose is this type of ship   show
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show Truck  
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A lighted stand for a ships compass   show
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The light on the left side of a ships is always...   show
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show Green  
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(blank)   show
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To tie something down or cancel and order   show
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Towards the front   show
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show Aft or After  
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show 6080 feet  
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A measure of 6 feet usually used to measure depth of water   show
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The side of the ship facing the wind   show
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The side of the ship facing away from the wind   show
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show Shrouds  
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show Ratlines  
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