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Nautical Glossary - Maritime Terminology


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Q Flag, Quarantine Flag
The Quebec pennant is flown when first entering a country, indicating that the people on the ship are healthy and that the vessel wants permission to visit the country. The flag means "My vessel is healthy and I request free pratique.
Quadrant
(1) A nautical instrument, on the arc of which is a finely graduated scale showing degrees and minutes, with adjustable reflectors, etc.; used to find the altitude of heavenly bodies, angular distances, etc. (2) On a steering gear, the rudder quadrant is a section of a wheel or sheave fastened to the rudder head.
Quarantine
A harbor restriction placed on a ship which has an infectious disease on board, or which has arrived from a country where such a disease is prevalent. The crew may not go ashore until the ship is granted pratique.
Quarter
(1) That portion of the vessel forward of the stern and abaft of the beam. "On the quarter" applies to a bearing 45º abaft the beam. Every boat has a starboard and a port quarter. (2) Mercy shown to captives or enemies, such as giving quarter to the passengers of a seized vessel.
1 Quarter Berth
A bunk which runs under the cockpit
Quarter Boat
Boat carried at davits on quarter of ship, and kept ready for immediate use when at sea.
Quarter Spring
Line led forward, from quarter of a vessel, to prevent her from moving astern.
Quarterdeck
The part of the upper deck which is abaft the mainmast, or in that general location of a ship without one. The quarterdeck was normally reserved for officers.
Quartering Sea
Winds and waves on a boat's quarter
Quartermaster
An able-bodied seamen entrusted with the steering of a vessel when entering or leaving a harbor. He is also involved with the use and upkeep of navigational equipment.
Quarters
Living space for the crew.
Quay
A solid wharf or structure built of stone along the edge of a harbor used for loading and offloading of cargo, and embarkation and disembarkation of passengers.
Queen Topsail
Small staysail located between the foremast and mainmast.
Quick Flashing Light
A navigational aid with a light that flashes about once per second.

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