Staysail, a sail hoisted on a stay.
Steerage, the part of the between decks just before the after cabin.
Stretcher, pieces of wood placed across a boat’s bottom for the rowers to put their feet against.
Surge, large swelling waves breaking over rocks.
Taut, tight.
Throat, the inner edge of the gaff which embraces the mast.
Unbend, to; to untie.
Unmoor, to; to heave up one anchor, or to unfasten the ship from her moorings.
Vane, a piece of bunting flying at the masthead to show the direction of the wind.