Stock

stock - A crossbeam at the upper part of an anchor.
stopper knot - A knot used in the end of a line to prevent the end from running through a block or other narrow space.

Stock Record
A record of the quantity of stock of a single item, often containing a history of recent transactions and information for controlling the replenishment of stock.

stock (of an anchor) - The crossbar near the shackle.
stocks - The framework upon which a vessel rests while she is being built.

Linstock
Rod with slow match to fire guns without flintlocks.
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Stockless anchors have been extensively used in the British mercantile marine and in some foreign navies. In 1903 they were adopted generally for the British navy, after extensive anchor trials, begun in 1885.

Stocked Anchor
To anchor effectively and safely, always remember to fasten a chain between the line and the anchor. With the movement of waves, the boat will tend to rise and fall. When the chain is used, it absorbs the effects of the waves.

stockless anchor
An anchor that is not secured to the rail at the bow of a ship, as stock anchors are, but is pulled up into the hawsepipes until the flukes meet the hull. (back)
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stock
The vertical post in a rudder or anchor.
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Fisherman Anchor - A traditionally shaped anchor having flukes perpendicular to the stock of the anchor and connected by a shank. These are less common than modern anchors such as the plow and lightweight anchors.

Seldom fitted since the stockless anchor has come into general use. BINNACLE A stand or case for housing a compass so that it may be conveniently consulted.

A boat's entering edge stern The after part of a boat stern post (or staff) A short pole used for flying the ensign aft [Top of Page] [Bottom of Page] stock On some types of anchors, known collectively as stocked anchors, ...

Counter - The part of the stern above the waterline that extends beyond the rudder stock culminating in a small transom. A long counter increases the waterline length when the boat is heeled, so increasing hull speed.

Stockings filled with oakum saturated with oil were hung over the bows of the boats and formed an oil-slick of considerable expanse.

Anchor-stock Tackle is composed of a double block and a single block, strapped with a hook and thimble. Boom Tackles are composed of double and single blocks, strapped with tails.

King puts a lot of stock in a boat's sea motion and balance under sail, however, and claims that if the ends are too asymmetrical and the trailing edge of the keel is too far forward, ...

Gimblet -To turn an anchor round by it's stock.
Give-way-vessel -A term, from the Navigational Rules, used to describe the vessel which must yield in meeting, crossing, or overtaking situations.

In addition, at least 75% of the stock must be vested in US Citizens for a coastwise endorsement, and more than 50% of the voting stock must be vested in US Citizens for a fisheries endorsement.
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DANFORTH ANCHOR- Lightweight anchor with piveting flukes and no stock, hold on all types of bottoms.

DAVIT- Device that projects beyond the side of the vessel to raise objects from the water.
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The long bar part of an anchor. The flukes are at one end of the shank and the stock is at the other.
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All boats are referred to as female. "She is at anchor." "Her sails are set." ...

Every boat consumed large amounts of candles A wise chandler would often stock other nautical goods, such as rope, leather and tar. Using chandlers that carried nautical supplies in addition to candles saved the captain a lot of time and trouble.

Lightweight anchor
An anchor that has pivoting flukes that dig into the ground as tension is placed on the anchor. It does not have a stock.
Line
On a boat, most ropes are called lines.

Usually water skiers wear them all the time, however, if you and your fellow club members/crew opt not to wear them, be sure each person on the boat is assigned a PFD and knows where they have stowed it. Do regular maintenance checks on the stock of ...

A pirate, or any sailor, didn't have the luxury of wearing anything loose that might get in the way while climbing up riggings. Landsmen, by contrast, could adorn themselves with baggy pants, coats, and stockings. .

Location of the First Aid kit (should be fully stocked)
Location of the tool box, with spare oil
Testing of the VHF and other electronics with the briefer present
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Often 25 tons a day is made, some 10 tons are used, so that 15 tons can be added to the stock with the result that the ship arrives with full tanks. This added weight is generally compensated by the consumption of FO and DO.
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STOCK - The cross bar at the end of an anchor's shank.
STOP - A fastening of small stuff.
STOW - To put an item in its proper place.
STROP - An eye of rope or wire spliced round a block.