# Ship Nomenclature **URL:** \ **Category:** Professional Mariner Forum\ **Created:** [August 12, 2020, 1:27pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ship-nomenclature/56333 "2020-08-12T13:27:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![SeaEagle](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/seaeagle/32/17788_2.png) [@SeaEagle](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/SeaEagle)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2020, 3:39pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ship-nomenclature/56333/63 "2020-08-14T15:39:40Z")
Well, Embrobu,(In my small mind) motoring is under power and not sail. And could be described as you say regarding alternators. Nomenclature covers a wide spectrum. ---
**Author:** ![Cappy\_208](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/cappy_208/32/10150_2.png) [@Cappy\_208](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Cappy_208)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2020, 4:59pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ship-nomenclature/56333/64 "2020-08-14T16:59:36Z")
Cathead is the stump of timber that the Olde Anchors would be heaved upon when bringing the anchor out of the water. Typically this was on sailing ships that had no hawse. The method used one of the jib Halyards to pull up an anchor fluke high enough to make fast to the cathead. To make matters worse: Since most early sailing ships went downwind (or on a broad reach) with most speed the point most downwind was… the bow. Which made the Cathead the best place to sit on to shit on so you didn’t have to empty the shit bucket after use. The gooseneck. The spider band. And the Pintle. All famous Rock bands from the ‘60’s. Or not. ---
**Author:** ![Cappy\_208](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/cappy_208/32/10150_2.png) [@Cappy\_208](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Cappy_208)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2020, 5:03pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ship-nomenclature/56333/65 "2020-08-14T17:03:50Z")
Larboard, Garboard, stop water, freeing chains, toppinglift, tackle, worm, parcel with the lay, turn and serve the other way, caulking, caulking iron, grommet, Holy crap I’m an old fart. I have used each of these objects in my time at sea. ---
**Author:** ![SeaEagle](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/seaeagle/32/17788_2.png) [@SeaEagle](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/SeaEagle)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2020, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ship-nomenclature/56333/66 "2020-08-14T17:18:34Z")
That cat has to be pissed,they generally don’t like the beach or ocean. Dogs are much better but don’t get as much attention in the “Nomenclature” assignments. It just ain’t fair to the pups. ---
**Author:** ![Hornblower](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ecccb3/32.png) [@Hornblower](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Hornblower)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2020, 6:10pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ship-nomenclature/56333/67 "2020-08-14T18:10:09Z")
Sea dog. Salty dog. The Captain’s hooker is a real dog. ---
**Author:** ![SeaEagle](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/seaeagle/32/17788_2.png) [@SeaEagle](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/SeaEagle)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2020, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ship-nomenclature/56333/68 "2020-08-14T18:21:46Z")
Wharf hog that guards the end of the bar until closing time… Oops, not a dog. Sorry pups. ---
**Author:** ![Lee\_Shore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Lee\_Shore](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Lee_Shore)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2020, 10:28am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ship-nomenclature/56333/69 "2020-08-15T10:28:00Z")
> [@SeaEagle](#): > > Nomenclature covers a wide spectrum. Easy to fathom considering that a league can be a nautical unit of depth or distance as well as a group of nations or sports teams. ---
**Author:** ![SeaEagle](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/seaeagle/32/17788_2.png) [@SeaEagle](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/SeaEagle)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2020, 12:35pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ship-nomenclature/56333/70 "2020-08-15T12:35:05Z")
Captain Nemo used 20,000 leagues under the sea. That’s deep shit. ---
**Author:** ![Hartley](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/hartley/32/7603_2.png) [@Hartley](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Hartley)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2020, 10:08pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ship-nomenclature/56333/71 "2020-08-15T22:08:53Z")
Yeah, but that referred to horizontal distance traveled while under the sea (not depth) - a big deal before the age of submarines. ---
**Author:** ![OneEighteen](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/oneeighteen/32/819_2.png) [@OneEighteen](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/OneEighteen)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2020, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ship-nomenclature/56333/72 "2020-08-16T17:21:34Z")
Nah. Let’s forget those. It’s time to let them go. ---
**Author:** ![OneEighteen](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/oneeighteen/32/819_2.png) [@OneEighteen](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/OneEighteen)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2020, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ship-nomenclature/56333/73 "2020-08-16T17:28:20Z")
And in the spirit of the now… it’s time to let those terms go. There’s no point in keeping them alive in this day and age. ---
**Author:** ![OneEighteen](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/oneeighteen/32/819_2.png) [@OneEighteen](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/OneEighteen)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2020, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ship-nomenclature/56333/74 "2020-08-16T17:43:44Z")
Dog watch. Sea dog. Scurvey dog. Dog house. Dog’s breakfast. ---
**Author:** ![Steamer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Steamer](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Steamer)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2020, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ship-nomenclature/56333/75 "2020-08-16T19:00:11Z")
Monkey island ---
**Author:** ![Hornblower](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ecccb3/32.png) [@Hornblower](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Hornblower)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2020, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ship-nomenclature/56333/76 "2020-08-16T20:19:14Z")
Donkey greaser. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2020, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ship-nomenclature/56333/77 "2020-08-16T20:36:06Z")
Donkey boiler, looked after by the Donkey man. ---
**Author:** ![Kennebec\_Captain](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/kennebec_captain/32/13_2.png) [@Kennebec\_Captain](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Kennebec_Captain)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2020, 8:42pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ship-nomenclature/56333/78 "2020-08-16T20:42:07Z")
I thought I made it clear. Perhaps not. > [@Kennebec\_Captain](#): > > Here’s the key point: “now considered racially offensive” I think the use of racially offensive terms is ignorant. Replacing some of the letters and whining about the PC police is not only ignorant but it can appear to be an attempt to evade responsibly. Fuck that. ---
**Author:** ![SeaEagle](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/seaeagle/32/17788_2.png) [@SeaEagle](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/SeaEagle)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2020, 9:21pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ship-nomenclature/56333/79 "2020-08-16T21:21:23Z")
It seems like many more things are considered “racially” offensive in the eye of the beholder these days. Some ,I agree with, some not so much. Internet police are offensive to me and my alledged opinions, they are trying to tell me what to think. Have been a fair person most of my life , Fuck that to according to them if I don’t follow a certain persons platform. I am/was a dedicated mariner and went by the rules presented in front of me. Wasn’t that difficult. ---
**Author:** ![Cappy\_208](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/cappy_208/32/10150_2.png) [@Cappy\_208](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Cappy_208)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2020, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ship-nomenclature/56333/80 "2020-08-16T21:34:42Z")
> [@OneEighteen](#): > > Nah. Let’s forget those. It’s time to let them go. Spoken like a true example of video, electronics, book and FaceBook knowledge. Go get ‘em Tiger. The world awaits… what it will give you. ---
**Author:** ![Kennebec\_Captain](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/kennebec_captain/32/13_2.png) [@Kennebec\_Captain](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Kennebec_Captain)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2020, 9:47pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ship-nomenclature/56333/81 "2020-08-16T21:47:10Z")
Don’t see this one getting back on the track-line. ---
**Author:** ![Kennebec\_Captain](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/kennebec_captain/32/13_2.png) [@Kennebec\_Captain](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Kennebec_Captain)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2020, 9:47pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ship-nomenclature/56333/82 "2020-08-16T21:47:14Z")
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