Glossary
Nautical chart abbreviations are like the secret code of the seas—except instead of buried treasure, they lead to rocks, buoys, and mysterious dashed lines that scream, 'Don’t sail here.' Learning them can feel like cracking a pirate’s encrypted diary, but don’t worry, matey! With clever tools, quirky mnemonics, and a splash of humour, we’ll help you go from 'What’s "FOUL" mean? to confidently navigating the “Wk” wrecks and “Fl G” flashes like a salty sea captain. Think of it as Rosetta Stone, but for avoiding sandbanks!
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TermDefinition
- Flag / Pennant, Signals & Communication Code Flag Xray (X)
The International Maritime Signal Flag Xray.
Meaning
Stop carrying out your intentions and watch for my signals.
- Flag Semaphore, Signals & Communication Letter X (Flag Semaphore)
Flag semaphore indicating the letter X.
- Morse Code, Signals & Communication Letter X (Morse Code)
International Morse Code sequence representing the letter X.
- Phonetic Alphabet, Signals & Communication X-Ray
Pronounced: ECKS-ray
The term for the letter X in the NATO Phonetic Alphabet.
- General Nautical Terminology XTE
Cross Track Error (XTE) is a nautical term used to describe the distance between a vessel's actual track and its intended track over the ground....
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