Grapnel, a small anchor with several claws, generally four, used to secure boats.
Gunwale, (pron. Gun’el,) the upper rail of a boat or vessel.
Gybe, or Jibe, to; to shift over the boom of a fore-and-aft sail.
Halliards, ropes used for hoisting or lowering yards and sails.
Hatchway, an opening of the deck.
Hatches, the coverings of hatchways.
Hawser, a large rope.
Helm, the steering apparatus.
Hold water, to; to stop the progress of a boat, by keeping the oars in the water.
Jib, a triangular headsail.