|
MMM MIKE MMM
|
| MAGNETIC BEARING |
The
direction of a point figuring no deviation |
| MAGNETIC COURSE |
The boats heading based on
the magnetic compass |
| MAIN
MAST |
The forward mast of a yawl
or ketch or the tallest mast on a schooner |
| MARLINE |
Two-stranded twine of tarred
hemp |
| MARLIN
SPIKE |
A pointed steel tool for opening
line strands for splicing or to loosen an over-tight knot |
| MARLINSPIKE
SAILOR |
One who is adept at splicing,
knotting, and working with line and canvas |
| MAST
BOOT OR COAT |
A canvas or rubber sleeve
or boot around the mast at the deck to keep out water |
| MAST HEAD |
The top of the mast |
| MAST STEP |
The structure on which the
mast rests |
| MAYDAY |
The internationally recognized voice radio signal for ships and people in serious trouble at sea.
Made official in 1948, it is an anglicizing of the French m'aidez, "help me".
|
| MILE |
A nautical sea mile is 6080
feet |
| MIZZEN |
The sail of a ketch, yawl,
or three masted schooner on the aft mast |
| MOORING |
Heavy
cement blocks on the bottom or anchors with chain, mooring lines and usually
a buoy placed permanently in position |
| MORSE
CODE |
The radio language of
"dits" (•) and "dahs" (-) used with a key
A
• -
I • •
R • - •
B
- • • •
J • - - -
S • • •
C
- • - •
K - • -
T -
D
- • •
L • - • •
U • • -
E
•
M - -
V • • • -
F
• • - •
N - •
W • - -
G
- - •
O - - -
X - • • -
H
• • • •
P • - - •
Y - • - -
Q - - • -
Z - - • • |
