freeing port
An opening in the rail (bulwarks) along the deck to allow water to drain.
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Freeing Port:
An opening in the bulwark or rail for discharging large quantities of water, when thrown by the sea upon the ship's deck.
Scuppers - Originally a series of pipes fitted through the ships side from inside the thicker deck waterway to the topside planking to drain water overboard, larger quantities drained through freeing ports, ...
When in toe rail, properly known as "freeing port"
Scuttle- A round window in the side or deck of a boat that may be opened to admit light and air, and closed tightly when required.
Seat Locker - A storage locker located under a cockpit seat.
FREEING PORTS Holes in the lower portion of a bulwark, which allow deck wash to drain off into the sea. Some freeing ports have swinging gates which allow water to drain off but which are automatically closed by sea-water pressure.
Drain in cockpit, coaming, or toe-rail allowing water to drain out and overboard. When in toe rail, properly known as "freeing port"
scuttle
To sink a boat.
 See also: Mooring, Feet, Bow, Boat, Running
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