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| Sea Chest | The cavity inside a Sea Suction from which pumps raw seawater, often for cooling purposes. |
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| Sea Dog | Old and experienced seaman. |
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| Sea Kindly | A boat that is comfortable in rough weather. |
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| Sea Lawyer | Nautical name for an argumentative person. |
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| Sea Level | The average level of the oceans, used when finding water depths or land elevations. |
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| Sea Room | A safe distance away from a shore, jetty, another boat, or other hazards. |
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| Sea Smoke | Vapour rising like steam or smoke from the sea caused by very cold air blowing over it. |
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| Sea Suction | Underwater opening in a ship's hull. May be several feet in diameter. Usually fitted with a grating to prevent the entry of large, unwanted objects. |
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| Sea Trials | A series of trials conducted by the builders to determine if the vessel has met the specifications and is operating properly. |
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| Seabag | A soft, cylindrical fabric bag for clothes and personal possessions |
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| Seacock | A through hull valve, a shut off on a plumbing or drain pipe between the vessel and the sea |
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| Seafarer | One who earns his living by service at sea. |
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| Seam | On vessels constructed of wood, the narrow gap between the planks which form the decks and sides and were caulked to make them watertight. Since wood swells when it's in contact with water, a narrow seam is necessary to allow for the expansion. |
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| Seamanlike | In a manner, or fashion, befitting a seaman. |
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| Seamanship | All the arts and skills of boat handling, ranging from maintenance and repairs to piloting, sail handling, marlinespike work, rigging, and all aspects of a boats operation. |
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