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83 Cards in this Set
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Ship Length overall
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Toatal length of ship from bow to stern
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Length at the waterline
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Length of the ship under the water
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Draft
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Vertical distance from waterline to keel, measured in feet. indicates dept of water needed for ship to float.
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Trim
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The relationship between forward and aft draft
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List
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Balance of the ship
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Hull
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Main body of the ship
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Keel
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The spine of the ship. Runs from bow to stern.
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Stem
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Forward end of the keel extending up the bow
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Stern post
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Aft end of te keel extending up the stern
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Frames
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Ribs of the ship and fastened to the keel.
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Longtitudinal Frame
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Runs bow to the stern parallel to the keel
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Plating
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The skin of the ship (Outer, Deck, Inner Bottom)
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Bilge
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The lowest point on the ship and below the engineering spaces. Slightly bowl shaped to collect fuel or other fluids that drip from the engineering spaces
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Rudder
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Primary means of steering a ship
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Propeller
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Also known as a screw. Primary means of propulsion on a ship.
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Mast
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Mounting point for radar and telecommunication equipment
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Bow
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Foremost point of the hull
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Stern
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The rear, or aft most point of the hull
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Main Deck
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Uppermost sheltered deck that runs the entire length of a vessel. Also known as the 1st deck
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Weatherdeck
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Any portion o fthe main deck and levels that is outside
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Longtitudinal Frame
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Runs bow to the stern parallel to the keel
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Plating
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The skin of the ship (Outer, Deck, Inner Bottom)
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Bilge
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The lowest point on the ship and below the engineering spaces. Slightly bowl shaped to collect fuel or other fluids that drip from the engineering spaces
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Rudder
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Primary means of steering a ship
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Propeller
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Also known as a screw. Primary means of propulsion on a ship.
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Mast
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Mounting point for radar and telecommunication equipment
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Bow
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Foremost point of the hull
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Stern
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The rear, or aft most point of the hull
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Main Deck
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Uppermost sheltered deck that runs the entire length of a vessel. Also known as the 1st deck
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Weatherdeck
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Any portion o fthe main deck and levels that is outside
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Forecastle
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The part of the main deck that is forward of the mast
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Lifelines
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Lines erected around the edges of the main and weatherdecks for the purposes of safety
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Waterline
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Where the hull meets the surface of the water
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Freeboard
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Amount of hull that can be seen from the waterline to the main deck (ft)
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Overhead
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Nautical term for the ceilings inside a ship
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Compartments
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Nautical term for rooms on a ship
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Jacob's ladder
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Rope ladder with rungs rigged over te side for temporary use
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Pilot's ladder
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Flexible portable ladder, usually constructed of metal, sturdier than a Jacob's ladder
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Sea ladder
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Rigid, portable ladder that may be rigged to the side of the ship
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Accommodation ladder
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Rigid, inclined ladder rigged to the side of the ship to allow boarding of a moored or anchored ship
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Cleat
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Consists of a double ended pair of horns, used for securing a line or wire
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Bitts
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Pairs of heavy vertical cylinders, used for making fast lines led through chocks
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Bollard
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Strong cylindrical upright on a pier, about which a mooring line is placed
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Padeye
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A metal plate with an "eye" attached to the deck to distribute a load over a large area
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Overhead
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Nautical term for the ceilings inside a ship
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Compartments
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Nautical term for rooms on a ship
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Jacob's ladder
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Rope ladder with rungs rigged over te side for temporary use
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Pilot's ladder
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Flexible portable ladder, usually constructed of metal, sturdier than a Jacob's ladder
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Sea ladder
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Rigid, portable ladder that may be rigged to the side of the ship
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Accommodation ladder
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Rigid, inclined ladder rigged to the side of the ship to allow boarding of a moored or anchored ship
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Cleat
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Consists of a double ended pair of horns, used for securing a line or wire
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Bitts
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Pairs of heavy vertical cylinders, used for making fast lines led through chocks
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Bollard
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Strong cylindrical upright on a pier, about which a mooring line is placed
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Padeye
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A metal plate with an "eye" attached to the deck to distribute a load over a large area
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Capstan
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Separate vertical machinery units or part of the anchor windlass around which lines are passed, commonly used in mooring and anchoring evolutions
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Ground Tackle
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Collective name for anchoring equipment
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Anchor Windlass
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Machinery below the forecastle that controls the capstan, gypsy head, and wildcat
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Chain Locker
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Compartment below the anchor windlass where the chain is stored
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Capstan and Wildcat
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Together the capstan and wildcat pull the anchor chain up from the chain locker. The wildcat “teeth” are also designed to hold the chain in place when the brake is applied.
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Chain Stopper
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Holds anchor chain in place
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Housing Stopper
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Closest to the hawespipe
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Riding Stopper
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Additional stopper
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Officer of the Deck (OOD)
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– In-charge of the Bridge. Reports directly to the Commanding Officer for the safe navigation and general operation of the ship; to the Executive Officer for carrying out the ship’s routine; and to the Navigator on sighting navigational landmarks. Should the OOD wish to change a rudder or engine command it is done through the Conning Officer. Also coordinates team efforts between the Bridge, Combat Information Center, and Engineering.
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Junior Officer of the Deck (JOOD)
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An OOD under instruction. Assists with communications and situational awareness between the OOD and the Conning Officer.
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Conning Officer (Conn)
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Responsible for the safe navigation of the ship. Issues rudder and engine commands to the Helmsman and Lee Helmsman to maneuver the ship.
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Quartermaster of the Watch (QMOW)
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Maintains the navigational picture for the OOD. Acts as the Navigator’s representative when the Navigator is not on the Bridge.
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Boatswain’s Mate of the Watch (BMOW)
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Enlisted assistant to the OOD for carrying out the ship’s routine (Plan of the Day) and passage of word throughout the ship. Also responsible for the watch routine (rotation of enlisted watchstanders) and for the instruction, behavior, and appearance of the enlisted watchstanders.
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Helmsman
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Executes the rudder orders issued by the Conn.
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Lee Helmsman
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Executes the engine orders issued by the Conn.
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Lookout
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Assists in maintaining 360 degrees of situational awareness while underway. Stationed on the port and starboard bridge wings and at the stern for larger ships.
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Tactical Action Officer (TAO)
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In-charge of Combat Information Center (CIC). Reports directly to the Commanding Officer for the tactical maneuvering of the ship. Evaluates potential enemy threats and capabilities while overseeing weapon and radar system use. Has weapons release authority.
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Combat Information Center Watch Officer (CICWO)
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Assistant to the TAO. Ensures proper running of the watch routine, assists in communications, relays information from CIC to the Bridge, and oversees the navigational picture via the Radar Navigation Team.
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Radar Navigation Team
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Act as back-up plot to the QMOW or Piloting Team. Reports to the CICWO.
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Combat Coordinators
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Assist the TAO in maintaining tactical situational awareness while running the various weapons and radar systems. May report to the CICWO for information regarding navigation or information to relay to the Bridge.
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Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW)
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In-charge of the engineering plant when underway. Reports directly to the Chief Engineer for the safe operation of the ship’s engineering systems; to the Officer of the Deck for plant status and casualties
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Equipment Monitors
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Various positions within the engineering plant to oversee the multiple of systems within the ship. Only report to the EOOW.
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Uncontrollable Forces
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Wind, Venturi Effect, Current, Channel Configuration (Shallow/Narrow)
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Controllable Forces
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Lines, Anchors, Tugs, Engines, Rudder
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Snubbing
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Twisting the bow toward the pier by taking line 1 to power
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Surging
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Moving the ship forward or aft by heaving and slacking the spring lines
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Fulcrum
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Pivot point where the ship's side touches the moor
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Springing
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Obtaining a side force by moving forward against a spring line. Outboard enging "ahead," with rudders towards the pier. Spring line will hold bow in place as side force and rudder force move stern away from the pier
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Side force
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As the lower blades pass through the greater water pressure, a sideways force is created.
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