Binnacle
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BINNACLE (before 18th century bittacle, through Span. bitdcula, from Lat. habitaculum, a little dwelling), a case on the deck of a ship, generally in front of the steersman, in which is kept a compass, ...
Binnacle
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Binnacle The box which houses the Mariner's compass.
Bitter end The last part of a cable/rope left around the 'bitts' when the rest is overboard.
Binnacle- The housing for a compass.
Bitter end- The end of a line or a rope.
Bobstays- Cables running form the bowsprit to the stem, near the waterline.
binnacle - The mount for the compass, usually located on the wheel's pedestal.
binocular - A pair of small telescopes, one for each eye, used to magnify distant objects.
binnacle - A box, case or stand that houses a compass (which is usually illuminated at night). It is commonly used to raise the compas to a convenient height.
Binnacle List:
A ship's sick-list. In the eighteenth century and probably before, a list was given to the officer or mate of the watch, containing the names of men unable to report for duty. The list was kept at the binnacle.
Binnacle -- A case in which the compass is contained.
Block and block -- When the blocks of a tackle are hauled close together.
Bolt rope -- The rope sewn round the edges of sails. It is made of the best hemp.
Binnacle - A support for the compass, raising it to a convenient position.
Bitter End - The last part of a rope or chain. The inboard end of the anchor rode.
binnacle
Pronounced "binakel". A support for a compass, usually the main compass in the cockpit near the helm. A binnacle compass is a compass in a binnacle.
bitt, samson post ...
BINNACLE-Housing containing compass.
BITE-When anchor penetrate bottom substrata and hold
BITTER END -The last part of a rope or chain.The inboard end of the anchor rode.
Binnacle - The mount and housing for the compass, usually located on the wheel's pedestal.
bilge: curved part of the hull beneath the waterline, inside or out a rounding of the hull along the length of the boat where the bottom meets the side the lowest part of a boat, designed to collect water that enters the boat binnacle: ...
BINNACLE A stand or case for housing a compass so that it may be conveniently consulted. Binnacles differ in shape and size according to where used and the size of the compass to be accommodated.
" Binnacle The mount for the compass, usually located on the wheel's pedestal. Bitt A sturdy post mounted on the bow or stern to which anchor or mooring lines may be attached. Bitter end The end of a line.
BINNACLE A short pillar near the helm on which is mounted the ship's compass. BITTER END The last part of a rope or chain. The inboard end of the anchor rode. BLOCK A wood or metal pulley with sheaves or wheels through which the ropes are rove.
Binnacle -- compass stand
bitter end -- the final inboard end of chain or line
Blanketing: a tactical manuever whereby a boat uses its sails to blanket the competitor's wind, slowing him down.
Block - a pulley ...
The pedestal supports the wheel, a binnacle compass, throttle control lever and an instrumentation panel that includes a Raymarine C80 color chartplotter and multifunction graphic display.
Binnacle: Device holding and stabilizing a compass
Bitter End: The "end" of a rope, to part that stays on board, for example of the anchor rode ...
Binnacle A wooden case or box, which contained compasses, log-glasses, watch-glasses and lights to show the compass at night.
Bitter end - the final inboard end of chain or line
Bitt - A vertically posted above deck used to secure line.
inside the hull above and around the keel where water will collect bilge water Water that collects in the bilge bilge pump A device used to pump water out of the bilge bill The point at the extremity of a fluke on an anchor binnacle A ...
 See also: Deck, Set, Compass, Point, Light
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