Helm-port. The hole in the counter through which the rudder-head passes.
Helm-port-transom. A piece of timber placed across the lower counter, inside, at the height of the helm-port, and bolted through every timber, for the security of that port. (See Plate 3.)
High and Dry. The situation of a vessel when she is aground, above water mark.
Hitch. A peculiar manner of fastening ropes. (See Plate 5 and page 48.)
Hog. A flat, rough broom, used for scrubbing the bottom of a vessel.
Hogged. The state of a vessel when, by any strain, she is made to droop at each end, bringing her centre up.
Hold. The interior of a vessel, where the cargo is stowed.
Hold water. To stop the progress of a boat by keeping the oar-blades in the water.
Holy-stone. A large stone, used for cleaning a ship's decks.
Home. The sheets of a sail are said to be home, when the clews are hauled chock out to the sheave-holes. An anchor comes home when it is loosened from the ground and is hove in toward the vessel.