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Nautical terms you need to know

Jul 29, 2019 | Ship Report Podcasts

Photo courtesy of Grays Harbor Historical Seaport

Next time you’re on a friend’s boat, impress them with your nautical know-how with these basic (but very salty-sounding) terms that every mariner knows. 

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