Wednesday, May 27, 2009

A glossary of sea terms

I have to maintain nautical terms for things while on board. Here are some translations:

1st Class cadet = 3rd cruise cadet
2nd Class cadet = 2nd cruise cadet
Aft = rear of ship
Bunk = bed
Bow = front of ship
Bunkering = fueling
Cabin = stateroom
Deck = floor
Fore = front of ship
Galley = kitchen
Head = bathroom
Ladder = stairs
Leg = part of a voyage between ports
Mess = dining area
MUG = Midshipman Under Guidance (1st cruise cadet)
Port = left of ship
Starboard = right of ship
Stern = rear of ship
Steward = room or food service personnel

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