Glossary
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- General Nautical Terminology Buoy
A floating device anchored at a specific location in a body of water, used as a navigational aid, marker, or warning signal for vessels.
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A personal flotation device designed to assist a person in staying afloat in water, typically used in recreational boating or water sports.
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More Details - General Nautical Terminology, Safety Buoyant Smoke Flare
A floating pyrotechnic device that emits dense, orange coloured smoke to signal distress or indicate position at sea.
A buoyant smoke flare...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology BurgeeA triangular flag worn at the masthead
- Did you know?, Nautical Saying By and Large
“By and large”—another classic sailing phrase that’s drifted into everyday English. Here’s the nautical story behind it:
⚓ Nautical Origin of...
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