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| Well Deck | The two spaces on the main deck of an older type merchant ship, one between the forecastle and the midships housing which supports the bridge, and the other between this midships area and the poop deck. Most modern merchant vessels are now built with the bridge aft and an uninterrupted flush deck from the bridge to the bow of the ship. |
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| Well Found | Said of a vessel that is adequately fitted, stored, and furnished. |
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| West | One of the 4 cardinal compass points. West is at 270° on a compass card. |
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| West Wind, Westerly Wind | Wind coming from west. |
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| Wet | A maritime term meaning stupid. |
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| Wet Dock | Repairs made without removing the vessel from the water. |
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| Wet Locker | A locker equipped with a drain so that wet clothes can be stored in it without damaging other objects in the boat. |
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| Wetted Surface | The whole of the external surface of a vessel's hull that is in contact with the water in which she is floating. |
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| Whack | An old term for a seaman's daily rations. |
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| Whaler | A ship engaged in the whale fishery. |
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| Wharf | Man-made structure of wood or stone parallel to the shoreline, used for loading and offloading of cargo, embarkation and disembarkation of passengers, or making fast. Virtually the same as a quay, except a quay is generally built only of stone. |
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| Wharfage | Charge to a ship for using a wharf. |
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| Wharfinger | One who owns or manages a wharf. |
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| Wheel | (1) Device used for steering a boat. (2) Slang for a ship's propeller. |
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| Wheelhouse | The deckhouse of a vessel where the helm is located. |
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