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What's a sacrificial anode, sagging sampson-post or scum valve?
Featured terms
Boiler
An apparatus used to produce steam, either for the main propulsion or for auxiliary machinery. A boiler is, in general, any closed liquid-containing vessel to which heat is applied
Porthole, port light, sidescuttle
A circular opening in the ship side to provide light and ventilation. A hinged metal cover or deadlight can be clamped over to secure in heavy weather.
Marine evacuation systems (MES)
MES is an appliance for the rapid transfer of persons from the embarkation deck of a ship to a floating survival craft.