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Any person or thing that is misplaced or missing. Any gear not fastened down or put away properly. When referring to a vessel, it implies that thea vessel is not under control and therefore goes where the wind and current take her ( loose from moorings or out of place). Afloat and unattached in any way to the shore or seabed, but not under way.

In the UK administered by the Probate, Divorce and Admiralty Division of the High Court of Justice or supreme court. Admiralty law Admiralty law Body of law that deals with maritime cases. In the Royal Navy (UK) the Board of Admiralty, executing the office of the Lord High Admiral, promulgates Naval law in the form of Queen’s (or King’s) Regulations and Admiralty Instructions. A high naval authority in charge of a state’s Navy or a major territorial component. Derivation Arabic, from Amir al-Bahr (“Ruler of the sea”). In ascending order of seniority, Rear Admiral, Vice Admiral, Admiral and (until about 2001 when all UK five-star ranks were discontinued) Admiral of the Fleet (Royal Navy). Admiral Senior naval officer of Flag rank. Act of Pardon or Act of Grace A letter from a state or power authorising action by a privateer. An operational ship can be used, but more commonly a hulk modified for accommodation is used. Accommodation ship (or accommodation hulk) A ship or hulk used as housing, generally when there is a lack of quarters available ashore.

#PIRATES TIDES OF FORTUNE TACTICAL UNIT PORTABLE#

Accommodation ladder A portable flight of steps down a ship’s side. Either true bearing, using the geographical or true north, or magnetic bearing, using magnetic north.

Absolute bearing The bearing of an object in relation to north. Absentee pennant Special pennant flown to indicate absence of commanding officer, admiral, his chief of staff, or officer whose flag is flying (division, squadron, or flotilla commander). Above-water hull The hull section of a vessel above the waterline, the visible part of a ship. Pirates would secret their crews below decks, thereby creating the false impression that an encounter with another ship was a casual matter of chance. Ready about, or boutship, is the order to prepare for tacking.” Above board On or above the deck, in plain view, not hiding anything.

About “To go about is to change the course of a ship by tacking. Synonymous with “on board.” (See also close aboard). A merchant seaman qualified to perform all routine duties. “ Abel Brown“ A sea shanty (song) about a young sailor trying to sleep with a maiden Able Seaman Also able-bodied seaman.

Abeam On the beam, a relative bearing at right angles to the centerline of the ship’s keel. It is usually the last resort after all other mitigating actions have failed or become impossible, and destruction or loss of the ship is imminent and customarily followed by a command to “man the lifeboats” or life rafts. It is an order issued by the Master or a delegated person in command. That would describe “an object lying 22.5 degrees toward the rear of the ship, as measured clockwise from a perpendicular line from the right side, center, of the ship, toward the horizon.” Abandon ship! An imperative to leave the vessel immediately, usually in the face of some imminent overwhelming danger. Abaft the beam Further aft than the beam: a relative bearing of greater than 90 degrees from the bow: “two points abaft the beam, starboard side”. Abaft Toward the stern, relative to some object (“abaft the fore hatch”). A A & AS Alterations and additions to the structure, rigging and equipment of a warship.

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