1) A platform at the stern of a ship. 2) A belowdecks area where the guns were mounted to fire through openings in the topsides.
Term:
galley (n)
Definition:
1) The compartment where food is prepared and cooked. Note to lubbers: there is no kitchen on board a ship. 2) An ancient ship of the Mediterranean carrying one square downwind sail, and having rowing stations belowdeck. The oars were usually manned by slaves.
1) A small fast Mediterranean galley. 2) A merchant ship of Holland.
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gallows (n)
Definition:
A sturdy framework mounted beneath the mainsail to support the boom when the sail is doused and to permit crew to pass underneath.
See Also:
crotch, tabernacle
Term:
gam (n)
Definition:
1) A cordial meeting between two whaling ships at sea. 2) A group of whales.
Term:
gamming (v)
Definition:
Manoeuvring close abeam another ship by backing sails in order to exchange news at sea.
Term:
gammon iron (n)
Definition:
A circular band of iron used to secure the bowsprit to the stem of the vessel. (Thanks to Tony Bell)
See Also:
bowsprit, stem
Term:
gang board (n)
Definition:
A removable deck plank.
Term:
gang way! (interjection)
Definition:
A shout to alert others to move aside and make room for a shipmate to pass through on urgent business.
Term:
gangplank (n)
Definition:
A moveable ladder or ramp used for boarding a vessel from the dock. Brow.
See Also:
brow
Term:
gangway (n)
Definition:
A passageway or ladder.
Term:
gantline (n)
Definition:
A block and tackle arrangement used for hoisting.
Term:
gantry (n)
Definition:
A scaffolding formed like a bridge over a ship in drydock, affording shipyard workers access to the outboard hull.
See Also:
travel lift
Term:
garboard, garboard strake (n)
Definition:
The first plank next to the keel.
Term:
garland (n)
Definition:
1) A small rope ring used in fastening a hoist. 2) A sturdy wooden rack mounted by the cannons on the gundeck and used to store a handy supply of cannon balls.
