One which has the right of way.

The position of a flag when lowered halfway down.

The middle watch.

Tan work shoes issued to U.S. Maritime Service trainees

Relay to all others in order (a signal repeated from one ship to the next astern in column).

Areas of corrosion.

Saluting

A line secured along the deck to lay hold of in heavy weather; a line thrown on board a wreck by life-saving crew; a knotted line secured to the span between life-boat davits for the use of the crew w [..]

The direction away from the wind.

Permission to be absent from the ship for a short period (authorized absence).