boatswain

whistle

Shrill air-blown sounder

• marlinspikePointed tool for splicing
• pipeHollow conveyance channel
• lanyardWearable cord for items

fid · palm · needle · caulking · oakum · tar · turpentine

pipe

Hollow conveyance channel

• whistleShrill air-blown sounder
• callContact by phone
• ordersInstructions to obey

muster · all-hands · heave · belay · secure · stand-by · knock-off · liberty

rigging

Ropes controlling ship sails

• knotsSecured loops in rope
• splicingConnecting by interweaving ends
• seamanshipSkill in operating vessels

maintenance · inspection · cargo · stowage · anchor · mooring · watchkeeping · safety · discipline · supervision

mate

Partner or companion

• deckhandShip's manual laborer
• ratingAssigned evaluative score
• handGrasping body part

shipmate · crewman · rigger · coxswain · leadsman · helmsman · quartermaster

rigging

Ropes controlling ship sails

• halyardSail-hoisting tackle
• shroudsWraps that hide
• staysRemains in place

ratlines · deadeyes · blocks · tackle · capstan · windlass · davits · cleats · chocks · turnbuckles

noncommissioned

Lacking official officer appointment

• chiefTop-ranking leader
• seniorHigher in rank
• masterAuthority or controller

first · second · third · rating · stripe · insignia · seniority · promotion

• nauticalanchor, anchor chain, anchors, boats, ship
• marinerscaptain, sea captain, ship captain, skipper, helmsman
• maritime communitysailors, fishermen, captain, crew, dock workers
• maritime jobscaptain, first mate, seaman, fisherman, ship captain
• sailorscaptain, seaman, skipper, helmsman, first mate
• seafarersseaman, able seaman, merchant seaman, skipper, helmsman