Futtock-timbers. (See Plate 3.) Those timbers between the floor and naval timbers, and the top-timbers. There are two—the lower, which is over the floor, and the middle, which is over the naval timber. The naval timber is sometimes called the ground futtock.
Gaff. A spar, to which the head of a fore-and-aft sail is bent. (See Plate 1.)
Gaff-topsail. A light sail set over a gaff, the foot being spread by it.
Gage. The depth of water of a vessel. Also, her position as to another vessel, as having the weather or lee gage.
Galley. The place where the cooking is done.
Gallows-bitts. A strong frame raised amidships, to support spare spars, &c., in port.
Gammoning. (See Plate 1.) The lashing by which the bowsprit is secured to the cut-water.
Gang-casks. Small casks, used for bringing water on board in boats.
Gangway. (See Plate 1.) That part of a vessel's side, amidships, where people pass in and out of the vessel.
Gantline. (See Girtline.)