Pile. A piece of lumber or iron, together with others, driven into the bed of a river for the support of a pier, bridge, etc.
Pilot Bridge. Narrow thwartships platform, extending from side to side above a steamer's upper or bridge deck. Serves as a station for the pilot or officer of the watch.
Port. Opening in ship's side, in bulwark, etc.
Propeller-screw. Propeller in which blades are at an angle to the line of axis, similar to the threads of a screw.
Quarters. Men's positions when called to their duties, as during fire or boat drill; also living accommodations.
Quay. Artificial landing-place.
Raft. A collection of boards fastened together by ropes or chains, and capable of floating.
Ram. Massive projection under water at the bow of a warship. The ship is also called a ram.
Rat-line. Three-stranded cord, of which the ladder-like steps in lower rigging, topmast rigging, etc., are formed.
Rigging. Entire equipment of a ship's masts, spars, etc., with their standing and running ropes.