Nautical Terms
Nautical Terms 2
Nautical Terms 3
Nautical Terms 4
Nautical Terms 5
100

Looking straight ahead while at position of attention 

What is "Eyes in the Boat"?

100

Ceiling

What is "Overhead"?

100

Referring to the left side of a vessel when seen by someone facing the bow

What is "Port"?

100

Hallway

What is "Passageway"?

100

Building where military personnel live

What is "Barracks"?

200

To cancel an order; to cease

What is "Avast / Belay"?

200

Compartment for washing and sterilizing dishes

What is "Scullery"?

200

The back of the vessel

What is "Stern"?

200

Upstairs

What is "Topside"?

200

By the side of the pier or vessel

What is "Alongside"?

300

An order to resume work or duties

What is "Carry On"?

300

A partition or "wall" on a vessel

What is "Bulkhead"?

300

Towards the bow of the vessel

What is "Fore"?

300
Steps

What is "Ladder"?

300

Raising or lowering of a national flag; ceremonies held at 0800 and sunset

What is "Colors"?

400

Mop

What is "Swab"?

400

Drinking fountain ; a rumor

What is "Scuttlebutt"?

400

Near of toward the stern of the vessel

What is "Aft"?

400

Bathroom

What is "Head"?

400

Reply to an order (I understand and will comply)

What is "Aye-Aye Sir"?

500

Snugly secured

What is "Fast"?

500

Wake up ; Start a new day

What is "Reveille"?

500

Area between squad bays ; Location where inport vessels and shore units stand watch

What is "Quarterdeck"?

500

Floor

What is "Deck"?

500

Storage room

What is "Gear Locker"?

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