[12] A fraction of a knot.
[13] A 'godown' is a warehouse.
[14] 'Snotty' is the naval slang term for midshipman.
[15] Assistant-paymaster.
[16] Going on the 'razzle' = going on the spree.
[17] To 'part brassrags' is to sever friendly intercourse with a chum. Chums frequently use one another's rags in polishing the brasswork of the ship; when they quarrel they naturally cease to do this.
[18] 'Tickler' is a derogatory term for an ordinary seaman.
[19] A ship's steward's assistant is always known as a 'dusty boy.'
[20] M.A.A., master-at-arms.
[21] No. 10 = a particular form of punishment.