Part 46

Barge

Are made out of New England or Dantzick Rafters.

Boat

Are made out either of English Ash, or Firr Rafters from Norway.

Ship

Are generally cut out of Firr Timber.

Oazy Ground

Such as is soft, slimy or muddy.

Ocham

Black

Is picked out of old Cables or Junk, in order to caulk the Seams, Tree-nails and Bends of a Ship, for preventing Leaks.

White

Comes from the flyings of dress'd Hemp, and used for caulking the Seams of Ships.

Offin

Is a good Distance from the Shore where there is deep Water, and no Need of a Pilot to Conduct the Ship. Thus if a Ship from Shore be seen sailing out to Seaward, they say, She stands for the Offin; and if a Ship having the Shore near her, have another a good Way without her, or towards the Sea, they say, That Ship is in the Offin.

Offward

If a Ship, being a-ground by the Shore, doth Heel towards the Water Side, they say, She Heels Offward.

Orlop

A Platform under the Gun-deck for stowing the Cables, and where the Officers Store-rooms, &c. are built.

Over Rake

When the Waves break in upon a Ship riding at Anchor, and the Head Sea washes over her, then the Waves Over-Rake her.

Oven Lids

Are made of Iron to stop the Mouth of the Oven on board a Ship.

Out licker

Is a Piece fayd down to the upper Rail, and to the cross Piece in the Head, to carry the Foretack farther from the Middle of the Ship.

Owler

A Master of a Ship, or other Person that conveys Wool, or other prohibited Goods in the Night to the Sea Side, in order to Ship off, contrary to Law.

Oyl