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G

I require a pilot.

When made by a fishing vessel on fishing grounds it means - I am handling nets.

See also: Signals.

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Gaff

Spar at the head of the fore and aft sails.


Gang Plank

The usual method of boarding a berthed ship. Allows the gang (workers) on board.


Give way

Start, move, etc.


Grab Dredger


Ground

The term used for running aground. The vessel has caught its hull on the sand/mud/debris below the surface.


GRP

Glass Reinforced Plastic - popularly known as fibreglass.


Guided Missile Boat


Guided Missile Cruiser


Guided Missile Destroyer


Gunboat


Gunlayers

Men with handspikes used to physically move guns for aiming.


Gun-room

Warrant officers' and Midshipmens' living quarters.


Gunwhale, gunn'l

Upper edge of a boat's side.


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