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Shiploading
A Picture-Dictionary of Shiploading Terms
SHIPLOADING
A Picture-Dictionary
of Shiploading Terms
U.S. Naval Supply Operational Training Center
Bayonne, New Jersey (1945)
SHIPLOADING
A Picture-Dictionary
of Shiploading Terms
Produced for the
Bureau of Supplies and Accounts
at the
U.S. Naval Supply Operational Training Center
Bayonne, New Jersey (1945)
![Silhouette of ship indicating Fore and Main masts. Silhouette of ship indicating Fore and Main masts.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image.img.jpg/1436272354162.jpg)
![No image - only black block. No image - only black block.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_0.img.jpg/1436271126972.jpg)
![Silhouette of ship with arrow pointing at aft section. Silhouette of ship with arrow pointing at aft section.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_1.img.jpg/1436272647099.jpg)
![Silhouette of ship with arrow pointing at amidships section. Silhouette of ship with arrow pointing at amidships section.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_2.img.jpg/1436272633121.jpg)
![Silhouette of ship with arrow pointing at apron section. Silhouette of ship with arrow pointing at apron section.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_3.img.jpg/1436272615259.jpg)
![Silhouette of ship with arrow pointing across width. Silhouette of ship with arrow pointing across width.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_4.img.jpg/1436272595260.jpg)
![Silhouette of ship with arrows indicating backstays. Silhouette of ship with arrows indicating backstays.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_5.img.jpg/1436272725972.jpg)
![Silhouette of ship with arrow indicating ballast area. Silhouette of ship with arrow indicating ballast area.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_6.img.jpg/1436272854064.jpg)
![Silhouette of ship with arrows indicating ballast tanks. Silhouette of ship with arrows indicating ballast tanks.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_7.img.jpg/1436272918929.jpg)
![Images showing two types of battens. Images showing two types of battens.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_8.img.jpg/1436273040266.jpg)
![Silhouette of ship with arrow across the width and 2 steel beams. Silhouette of ship with arrow across the width and 2 steel beams.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_9.img.jpg/1436273193692.jpg)
![Drawing of a beam clamp. Drawing of a beam clamp.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_10.img.jpg/1436278221182.jpg)
![Drawing of 2 examples of a becket. Drawing of 2 examples of a becket.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_11.img.jpg/1436278313814.jpg)
![Drawing showing 2 definitions of belay. Drawing showing 2 definitions of belay.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_12.img.jpg/1436278397087.jpg)
![Drawing of 2 lines being secured together. Drawing of 2 lines being secured together.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_13.img.jpg/1436278472279.jpg)
![Drawing showing 2 ships berthed. Drawing showing 2 ships berthed.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_14.img.jpg/1436278538361.jpg)
![Silhouette of ship with arrow pointing to between decks section. Silhouette of ship with arrow pointing to between decks section.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_15.img.jpg/1436285583648.jpg)
![Drawing of a rope with a bend. Drawing of a rope with a bend.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_16.img.jpg/1436285655284.jpg)
![Two examples of a bilge. Two examples of a bilge.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_17.img.jpg/1436285723799.jpg)
![Drawing of a bitt with two posts. Drawing of a bitt with two posts.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_18.img.jpg/1436285820456.jpg)
![Drawing of a block with parts marked. Drawing of a block with parts marked.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_19.img.jpg/1436285919002.jpg)
![Drawing of a gin block. Drawing of a gin block.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_20.img.jpg/1436285982665.jpg)
![Drawing of a snatch block. Drawing of a snatch block.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_21.img.jpg/1436286039574.jpg)
![Drawing indicating the head, slack-line and heel blocks. Drawing indicating the head, slack-line and heel blocks.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_22.img.jpg/1436291699065.jpg)
![Drawing of a boat hook. Drawing of a boat hook.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_23.img.jpg/1436291755600.jpg)
![Drawing of a bo'sn's chair. Drawing of a bo'sn's chair.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_24.img.jpg/1436291843693.jpg)
![Drawing of a bollard. Drawing of a bollard.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_25.img.jpg/1436291900196.jpg)
![Drawings of the various types or parts of a boom, - hatch, outboard, jumbo, crutch and table. Drawings of the various types or parts of a boom, - hatch, outboard, jumbo, crutch and table.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_26.img.jpg/1436292095773.jpg)
![Drawing of a ship with a paint brush and can. Drawing of a ship with a paint brush and can.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_27.img.jpg/1436292180996.jpg)
![Silhouette of ship with arrow indicating the bow portion. Silhouette of ship with arrow indicating the bow portion.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_28.img.jpg/1436292248528.jpg)
![Drawing of cardo stacked in a step formation. Drawing of cardo stacked in a step formation.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_29.img.jpg/1436292327792.jpg)
![Drawing of a man removing 1 box from the step formation stowing. Drawing of a man removing 1 box from the step formation stowing.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_30.img.jpg/1436292392080.jpg)
![Drawing of a boat along-side a pier with two breasting floats. Drawing of a boat along-side a pier with two breasting floats.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_31.img.jpg/1436292482528.jpg)
![No image, only a black box. No image, only a black box.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_32.img.jpg/1436292545147.jpg)
![Drawing showing two examples of a bridle. Drawing showing two examples of a bridle.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_33.img.jpg/1436292636266.jpg)
![Drawing showing the loss of space inside a ship from irregular shaped objects. Drawing showing the loss of space inside a ship from irregular shaped objects.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_34.img.jpg/1436292828146.jpg)
![Drawing of a gangplank. Drawing of a gangplank.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_35.img.jpg/1436292812297.jpg)
![Two drawings showing a bulkhead within a ship and a swash bulkhead. Two drawings showing a bulkhead within a ship and a swash bulkhead.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_36.img.jpg/1436292920623.jpg)
![Drawing showing two types of bull ropes. Drawing showing two types of bull ropes.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_37.img.jpg/1436293027436.jpg)
![Drawing showing bulwarks on each side of a ship. Drawing showing bulwarks on each side of a ship.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_38.img.jpg/1436293100257.jpg)
![Silhouette of ship showing the bunker. Silhouette of ship showing the bunker.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_39.img.jpg/1436293166822.jpg)
![No image, only a black box. No image, only a black box.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_40.img.jpg/1436293241952.jpg)
![No image, only a black box. No image, only a black box.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_41.img.jpg/1436293307066.jpg)
![Drawing of four barrels and an arrow showing the cantline. Drawing of four barrels and an arrow showing the cantline.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_42.img.jpg/1436293400916.jpg)
![Drawing of two men turning a capstan. Drawing of two men turning a capstan.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_43.img.jpg/1436293497402.jpg)
![Silhouette of an inclined ship. Silhouette of an inclined ship.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_44.img.jpg/1436293572968.jpg)
![Drawing of a barge ferrying railroad cars. Drawing of a barge ferrying railroad cars.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_45.img.jpg/1436293654744.jpg)
![Drawing of a platform in the water. Drawing of a platform in the water.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_46.img.jpg/1436293727206.jpg)
![Drawing of a cat head. Drawing of a cat head.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_47.img.jpg/1436293796594.jpg)
![Drawing of a man with a mallet caulking. Drawing of a man with a mallet caulking.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_48.img.jpg/1436293886497.jpg)
![Drawing of planking fitted on top of the double-bottom in the hold of a ship. Drawing of planking fitted on top of the double-bottom in the hold of a ship.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_49.img.jpg/1436293967820.jpg)
![No image, only a black box. No image, only a black box.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_50.img.jpg/1436294014667.jpg)
![Drawing of a block with an arrow pointing to the cheek. Drawing of a block with an arrow pointing to the cheek.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_51.img.jpg/1436294077722.jpg)
![Drawing of a barrel with arrows pointing at the chimes. Drawing of a barrel with arrows pointing at the chimes.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_52.img.jpg/1436294138468.jpg)
![Drawing of different chocks. Drawing of different chocks.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_53.img.jpg/1436294537158.jpg)
![Drawing of two blocks drawn together. Drawing of two blocks drawn together.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_54.img.jpg/1436294656186.jpg)
![Drawing of a kinked line ina block. Drawing of a kinked line ina block.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_55.img.jpg/1436294754403.jpg)
![No image, only a black box. No image, only a black box.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_56.img.jpg/1436294811967.jpg)
![Drawing of metal and wooden cleats. Drawing of metal and wooden cleats.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_57.img.jpg/1436294905864.jpg)
![Drawing of two metal clips on a wire rope. Drawing of two metal clips on a wire rope.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_58.img.jpg/1436295004908.jpg)
![Drawing of coaming. Drawing of coaming.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_59.img.jpg/1436295056684.jpg)
![Silhouette of ship with arrows pointing to the coffer dam space. Silhouette of ship with arrows pointing to the coffer dam space.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_60.img.jpg/1436295126822.jpg)
![Silhouette of ship. Silhouette of ship.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_61.img.jpg/1436295189019.jpg)
![Drawing of a man with a hammer repairing a crate. Drawing of a man with a hammer repairing a crate.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_62.img.jpg/1436295252698.jpg)
![Drawing of 4 rools of varying sizes of rope. Drawing of 4 rools of varying sizes of rope.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_63.img.jpg/1436295359714.jpg)
![Drawing of a ventilator opening. Drawing of a ventilator opening.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_64.img.jpg/1436295413488.jpg)
![Drawing of the frayed end of a rope. Drawing of the frayed end of a rope.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_65.img.jpg/1436295467963.jpg)
![Drawing of a cradle. Drawing of a cradle.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_66.img.jpg/1436295532001.jpg)
![Drawing of a piece of line spliced on another line to form an eye. Drawing of a piece of line spliced on another line to form an eye](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_67.img.jpg/1436295611171.jpg)
![Drawing of a hatch with a cross beam. Drawing of a hatch with a cross beam.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_68.img.jpg/1436295712774.jpg)
![Drawing of a cross tree on a ship. Drawing of a cross tree on a ship.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_69.img.jpg/1436295820897.jpg)
![Silhouette of a ship with an arrow pointing to the crow's nest. Silhouette of a ship with an arrow pointing to the crow's nest.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_70.img.jpg/1436352102742.jpg)
![Two drawings of a ship showing the difference between the two types of cubic capacity. Two drawings of a ship showing the difference between the two types of cubic capacity.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_71.img.jpg/1436352208710.jpg)
![Drawing of 2 davits holding a boat. Drawing of 2 davits holding a boat.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_72.img.jpg/1436352294097.jpg)
![No image, only a black box. No image, only a black box.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_73.img.jpg/1436352345080.jpg)
![Drawing of two steel weights. Drawing of two steel weights.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_74.img.jpg/1436352432147.jpg)
![Silhouette of a ship with cargo on the deck. Silhouette of a ship with cargo on the deck.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_75.img.jpg/1436352490172.jpg)
![Silhouette of a ship witha wavy line indicating water line. Silhouette of a ship witha wavy line indicating water line.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_76.img.jpg/1436352590935.jpg)
![Silhouette of a ship loading cargo with money symbols. Silhouette of a ship loading cargo with money symbols.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_77.img.jpg/1436352683712.jpg)
![No image, only a black box. No image, only a black box.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_78.img.jpg/1436352731367.jpg)
![Drawing of a sheet of paper with marks. Drawing of a sheet of paper with marks.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_79.img.jpg/1436352797320.jpg)
![Drawing of a ship's door with the dogs closed. Drawing of a ship's door with the dogs closed.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_80.img.jpg/1436352869752.jpg)
![Drawing of a donkey engine. Drawing of a donkey engine.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_81.img.jpg/1436352919595.jpg)
![Silhouette of a ship with an arrow pointing to the outer bottom. Silhouette of a ship with an arrow pointing to the outer bottom.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_82.img.jpg/1436353020187.jpg)
![Two drawings - one showing the depth of a vessel below the waterline, the other a sling load of cargo. Two drawings - one showing the depth of a vessel below the waterline, the other a sling load of cargo.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_83.img.jpg/1436353205910.jpg)
![No image, only a black box. No image, only a black box.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_84.img.jpg/1436353189935.jpg)
![Drawing of a pile of lumber with some loose boards. Drawing of a pile of lumber with some loose boards.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_85.img.jpg/1436353288395.jpg)
![Drawing of a man coming up out of a small hole in the deck. Drawing of a man coming up out of a small hole in the deck.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_86.img.jpg/1436353386442.jpg)
![Drawing showing an eye with rope looped through it and a hook next to it. Drawing showing an eye with rope looped through it and a hook next to it.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_87.img.jpg/1436353471150.jpg)
![No image, only a black box. No image, only a black box.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_88.img.jpg/1436353517050.jpg)
![Drawing of a block with a rope across if horizontially and then extending downwards. Drawing of a block with a rope across if horizontially and then extending downwards.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_89.img.jpg/1436353630797.jpg)
![Drawing of two hands laying rope down and a piece of rope in a circle. Drawing of two hands laying rope down and a piece of rope in a circle.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_90.img.jpg/1436353710710.jpg)
![Drawing of a tackle with the parts marked and one of a ship with a cargo fall. Drawing of a tackle with the parts marked and one of a ship with a cargo fall.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_91.img.jpg/1436353863885.jpg)
![Drawing of a pier and the open storage area near the pier entrances. Drawing of a pier and the open storage area near the pier entrances.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_92.img.jpg/1436353929540.jpg)
![Drawing of a measuring stick six feet long. Drawing of a measuring stick six feet long.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_93.img.jpg/1436353986785.jpg)
![Drawing of a tug boat with a fender in front and on the sides. Drawing of a tug boat with a fender in front and on the sides.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_94.img.jpg/1436354067715.jpg)
![Drawing of a fid. Drawing of a fid.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_95.img.jpg/1436354208742.jpg)
![Drawing of laying a floor with dunnage inside a ship. Drawing of laying a floor with dunnage inside a ship.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_96.img.jpg/1436354285942.jpg)
![Drawing of a ship's bow with the uppermost structure highlighted. Drawing of a ship's bow with the uppermost structure highlighted.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_97.img.jpg/1436354366502.jpg)
![No image, only a black box. No image, only a black box.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_98.img.jpg/1436354413180.jpg)
![Drawing of a man driving a fork truck. Drawing of a man driving a fork truck.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_99.img.jpg/1436354469197.jpg)
![Silhouette of a ship with arrows pointing to the top and bottom. Silhouette of a ship with arrows pointing to the top and bottom.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_100.img.jpg/1436356273612.jpg)
![Drawing of a ship's bow with holes in the lower portion of a bulwark. Drawing of a ship's bow with holes in the lower portion of a bulwark.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_101.img.jpg/1436356365342.jpg)
![Drawing of a rope with a worn area. Drawing of a rope with a worn area.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_102.img.jpg/1436356627705.jpg)
![Drawing of three ships, showing the different meanings of full and down. Drawing of three ships, showing the different meanings of full and down.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_103.img.jpg/1436356734860.jpg)
![Drawing of a longshoreman giving directions. Drawing of a longshoreman giving directions.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_104.img.jpg/1436357118107.jpg)
![Drawing of a post and gantline system. Drawing of a post and gantline system.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_105.img.jpg/1436357175907.jpg)
![Drawing of an overhead structure with a crane loading a ship. Drawing of an overhead structure with a crane loading a ship.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_106.img.jpg/1436357256730.jpg)
![Drawing of an opened door with the gasket area highlighted. Drawing of an opened door with the gasket area highlighted.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_107.img.jpg/1436357327912.jpg)
![Drawing of a block with a hook at the bottom holding a rope. Drawing of a block with a hook at the bottom holding a rope.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_108.img.jpg/1436357406585.jpg)
![Drawing of a ship with a gin pole. Drawing of a ship with a gin pole.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_109.img.jpg/1436357532850.jpg)
![No image, only a black box. No image, only a black box.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_110.img.jpg/1436357585057.jpg)
![Silhouette of a ship with two areas highlighted. Silhouette of a ship with two areas highlighted.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_111.img.jpg/1436357676810.jpg)
![Drawing of a gooseneck. Drawing of a gooseneck.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_112.img.jpg/1436357760612.jpg)
![Drawing of a gangplank with ropes on either side. Drawing of a gangplank with ropes on either side.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_113.img.jpg/1436357830010.jpg)
![Drawing of a grapnel. Drawing of a grapnel.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_114.img.jpg/1436357896847.jpg)
![Drawing of a grommet. Drawing of a grommet.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_115.img.jpg/1436358141580.jpg)
![Drawing of a ship with an anchor and chains. Drawing of a ship with an anchor and chains.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_116.img.jpg/1436358216050.jpg)
![Drawing of a boat with the gunwale section highlighted. Drawing of a boat with the gunwale section highlighted.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_117.img.jpg/1436358277745.jpg)
![Drawing of different types of guys. Drawing of different types of guys.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_118.img.jpg/1436358394947.jpg)
![No image, only a black box. No image, only a black box.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_119.img.jpg/1436358453460.jpg)
![Drawing of a ship with the halyard highlighted. Drawing of a ship with the halyard highlighted.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_120.img.jpg/1436358525200.jpg)
![Drawing of a small block and tackle. Drawing of a small block and tackle.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_121.img.jpg/1436358591947.jpg)
![Drawing of an opening in the deck. Drawing of an opening in the deck.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_122.img.jpg/1436358645852.jpg)
![Drawing of boards fitted to rest on top of hatch beams to cover a hatch opening. Drawing of boards fitted to rest on top of hatch beams to cover a hatch opening.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_123.img.jpg/1436358728502.jpg)
![Drawing of a large rope securing a vessel to the pier. Drawing of a large rope securing a vessel to the pier.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_124.img.jpg/1436358812650.jpg)
![Drawing of a ship with two booms with their ends highlighed. Drawing of a ship with two booms with their ends highlighed.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_125.img.jpg/1436358893510.jpg)
![Drawing of a ship with two booms with their bottom sections highlighted. Drawing of a ship with two booms with their bottom sections highlighted.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_126.img.jpg/1436358974392.jpg)
![Drawing of a rope tied to a pole. Drawing of a rope tied to a pole.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_127.img.jpg/1436359041770.jpg)
![Silhouette of a ship with five sections highlighted to indicate holds. Silhouette of a ship with five sections highlighted to indicate holds.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_128.img.jpg/1436359126072.jpg)
![Drawing of a portland hook. Drawing of a portland hook.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_129.img.jpg/1436359204872.jpg)
![Drawing of a liverpool hook. Drawing of a liverpool hook.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_130.img.jpg/1436359262847.jpg)
![Drawing of a western hook. Drawing of a western hook.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_131.img.jpg/1436359321260.jpg)
![Drawing of a seattle hook. Drawing of a seattle hook.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_132.img.jpg/1436359368682.jpg)
![Drawing of a wire sling hook. Drawing of a wire sling hook.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_133.img.jpg/1436359416300.jpg)
![Drawing of a lip hook. Drawing of a lip hook.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_134.img.jpg/1436359463207.jpg)
![Drawing of a burton hook. Drawing of a burton hook.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_135.img.jpg/1436359534325.jpg)
![Drawing of a barrell hook. Drawing of a barrell hook.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_136.img.jpg/1436359793752.jpg)
![Drawing of a sister hook. Drawing of a sister hook.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_137.img.jpg/1436361069065.jpg)
![Drawing of a box hook. Drawing of a box hook.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_138.img.jpg/1436361116542.jpg)
![Drawing of a bale hook. Drawing of a bale hook.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_139.img.jpg/1436361159215.jpg)
![Drawing of a longshoreman's hook. Drawing of a longshoreman's hook.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_140.img.jpg/1436361231785.jpg)
![Drawing of a plate hook. Drawing of a plate hook.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_141.img.jpg/1436361294382.jpg)
![Drawing of a bridle hook. Drawing of a bridle hook.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_142.img.jpg/1436361345347.jpg)
![Drawing of a pelican hook. Drawing of a pelican hook.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_143.img.jpg/1436361391720.jpg)
![Drawing of four figures, right most figure highlighted. Drawing of four figures, right most figure highlighted.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_144.img.jpg/1436361475300.jpg)
![Drawing of a ship at the dock with a crane. Drawing of a ship at the dock with a crane.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_145.img.jpg/1436361576277.jpg)
![Silhouette of a ship. Silhouette of a ship.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_146.img.jpg/1436361947802.jpg)
![Drawing of two figures and arrows pointing towards the center of the ship. Drawing of two figures and arrows pointing towards the center of the ship.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_147.img.jpg/1436362084207.jpg)
![Drawing of a jeep secured with four ropes. Drawing of a jeep secured with four ropes.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_148.img.jpg/1436362147142.jpg)
![Drawing of a man heaving goods overboard. Drawing of a man heaving goods overboard.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_149.img.jpg/1436364153182.jpg)
![Drawings of a landing pier and a breakwater. Drawings of a landing pier and a breakwater.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_150.img.jpg/1436364227217.jpg)
![Drawing of a jury rig. Drawing of a jury rig.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_151.img.jpg/1436364298580.jpg)
![No image, only a black box. No image, only a black box.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_152.img.jpg/1436364365335.jpg)
![Silhouette of a ship with the whole bottom highlighted. Silhouette of a ship with the whole bottom highlighted.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_153.img.jpg/1436364440147.jpg)
![Drawing of a ship with ballast area highlighted and a piece of pig iron. Drawing of a ship with ballast area highlighted and a piece of pig iron.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_154.img.jpg/1436364542750.jpg)
![Drawing of a ship with the kingposts highlighted. Drawing of a ship with the kingposts highlighted.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_155.img.jpg/1436364615612.jpg)
![Drawing of a tied line and one of a ship with a marker for a nautical mile. Drawing of a tied line and one of a ship with a marker for a nautical mile.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_156.img.jpg/1436364701370.jpg)
![Drawing of a man standing on a pier looking out to sea as a ship passes by. Drawing of a man standing on a pier looking out to sea as a ship passes by.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_157.img.jpg/1436364796062.jpg)
![Drawing of a ship at dock being loaded and the lanyard highlighted. Drawing of a ship at dock being loaded and the lanyard highlighted.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_158.img.jpg/1436364861687.jpg)
![Drawing of a crate lashed to the deck. Drawing of a crate lashed to the deck.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_159.img.jpg/1436364917170.jpg)
![Drawing of two ropes - opposite twists. Drawing of two ropes - opposite twists](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_160.img.jpg/1436364984802.jpg)
![Silhouette of a ship with lazareete sections highlighted. Silhouette of a ship with lazareete sections highlighted.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_161.img.jpg/1436365071525.jpg)
![Drawing of a lazy guy. Drawing of a lazy guy.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_162.img.jpg/1436365211580.jpg)
![No image, only a black box. No image, only a black box.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_163.img.jpg/1436365278727.jpg)
![Drawing of a lighter. Drawing of a lighter.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_164.img.jpg/1436365326255.jpg)
![Drawing of a piece of rope. Drawing of a piece of rope.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_165.img.jpg/1436365389760.jpg)
![Drawing of a cargo boom with the linkband highlighted. Drawing of a cargo boom with the linkband highlighted.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_166.img.jpg/1436365469315.jpg)
![Drawing of a ship listing to the right with the cargo piled on the right side of the ship. Drawing of a ship listing to the right with the cargo piled on the right side of the ship.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_167.img.jpg/1436365553145.jpg)
![Silhouette of a ship with a dotted line along the load line. Silhouette of a ship with a dotted line along the load line.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_168.img.jpg/1436365639980.jpg)
![Drawing of a portion of a ship with a door opened to a storage area. Drawing of a portion of a ship with a door opened to a storage area.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_169.img.jpg/1436365719672.jpg)
![Drawing of a man pushing a wheel barrow. Drawing of a man pushing a wheel barrow.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_170.img.jpg/1436365783815.jpg)
![No image, only a black box. No image, only a black box.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_171.img.jpg/1436365826352.jpg)
![Silhouette of a ship with a bomb in a stowage section. Silhouette of a ship with a bomb in a stowage section.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_172.img.jpg/1436365891945.jpg)
![Drawing of a ship with the main deck highlighted. Drawing of a ship with the main deck highlighted.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_173.img.jpg/1436365970415.jpg)
![Silhouette of a ship with an arrow pointing to the mainmast. Silhouette of a ship with an arrow pointing to the mainmast.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_174.img.jpg/1436366028972.jpg)
![Drawing of a man emerging from a hole in the deck. Drawing of a man emerging from a hole in the deck.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_175.img.jpg/1436366088295.jpg)
![Drawing of a sheet of paper with detailed list of the vessel's cargo. Drawing of a sheet of paper with detailed list of the vessel's cargo.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_176.img.jpg/1436366155355.jpg)
![Drawing of a rope seized by marlin. Drawing of a rope seized by marlin.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_177.img.jpg/1436366223192.jpg)
![No image, only a black box. No image, only a black box.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_178.img.jpg/1436366269182.jpg)
![Drawing of a marlinspike. Drawing of a marlinspike.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_179.img.jpg/1436378891758.jpg)
![Drawing of a ship at dock, moving cargo with the marry system. Drawing of a ship at dock, moving cargo with the marry system.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_180.img.jpg/1436378969805.jpg)
![Drawing of a ship with the mast highlighted. Drawing of a ship with the mast highlighted.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_181.img.jpg/1436379058975.jpg)
![No image, only a black box. No image, only a black box.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_182.img.jpg/1436379101999.jpg)
![Drawing of a man pulling a large cable towards him using a messenger. Drawing of a man pulling a large cable towards him using a messenger.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_183.img.jpg/1436379197924.jpg)
![No image, only a black box. No image, only a black box.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_184.img.jpg/1436379266252.jpg)
![Drawing of two ships, showing the two uses of midship guys. Drawing of two ships, showing the two uses of midship guys.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_185.img.jpg/1436379388525.jpg)
![Drawing of a breakwater with a ship docked next to it. Drawing of a breakwater with a ship docked next to it.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_186.img.jpg/1436379522653.jpg)
![Drawing of a block with the score highlighted. Drawing of a block with the score highlighted.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_187.img.jpg/1436379597471.jpg)
![Drawing of the end of a hook with seizing. Drawing of the end of a hook with seizing.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_188.img.jpg/1436379684129.jpg)
![Drawing of a pin passing through the head of a bollard. Drawing of a pin passing through the head of a bollard.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_189.img.jpg/1436379753627.jpg)
![Drawing of a worn spot in a rope. Drawing of a worn spot in a rope.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_190.img.jpg/1436379821206.jpg)
![Drawing of a man with a mallet using oakum as caulk material. Drawing of a man with a mallet using oakum as caulk material.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_191.img.jpg/1436379941810.jpg)
![Drawing of two men and arrows on a ship pointing from the center to the sides. Drawing of two men and arrows on a ship pointing from the center to the sides.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_192.img.jpg/1436380148822.jpg)
![Drawing of a ship at dock, unloading cargo, with the outboard boom, outboard fall and outreach sections highlighted. Drawing of a ship at dock, unloading cargo, with the outboard boom, outboard fall and outreach sections highlighted.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_193.img.jpg/1436380669378.jpg)
![Drawing of blocks of tackle with a weight and arrows showing separation. Drawing of blocks of tackle with a weight and arrows showing separation.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_194.img.jpg/1436380784615.jpg)
![Drawing with a figure in a box, hands up stretched and touching the ceiling. Drawing with a figure in a box, hands up stretched and touching the ceiling.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_195.img.jpg/1436438216904.jpg)
![Drawing of a padeye. Drawing of a padeye.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_196.img.jpg/1436438467472.jpg)
![No image, only a black box. No image, only a black box.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_197.img.jpg/1436438516565.jpg)
![Drawing of a wooden pallet. Drawing of a wooden pallet.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_198.img.jpg/1436438570822.jpg)
![Drawing of a piece of rope with seizing on the end. Drawing of a piece of rope with seizing on the end.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_199.img.jpg/1436438664016.jpg)
![Drawing of a man pulling a lrge barrell up an incline using rope. Drawing of a man pulling a lrge barrell up an incline using rope.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_200.img.jpg/1436438737211.jpg)
![Drawing of a rope with tarred canvas wrapped around it. Drawing of a rope with tarred canvas wrapped around it.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_201.img.jpg/1436438805056.jpg)
![Drawing of a patent block. Drawing of a patent block.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_202.img.jpg/1436438858579.jpg)
![Drawing of a patent eye. Drawing of a patent eye.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_203.img.jpg/1436438909934.jpg)
![Drawing of a circular saw blade and a pawl enageged in the teeth. Drawing of a circular saw blade and a pawl enageged in the teeth.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_204.img.jpg/1436438987404.jpg)
![Drawing of a man paying out line. Drawing of a man paying out line.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_205.img.jpg/1436439066574.jpg)
![Silhouette of a ship with peak tanks highlighted. Silhouette of a ship with peak tanks highlighted.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_206.img.jpg/1436439136462.jpg)
![Drawing of a jumbo boom with the pedestal highlighted. Drawing of a jumbo boom with the pedestal highlighted.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_207.img.jpg/1436439207036.jpg)
![No image, only a black box. No image, only a black box.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_208.img.jpg/1436439250576.jpg)
![Drawing of a pendant. Drawing of a pendant.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_209.img.jpg/1436439306783.jpg)
![Drawing of a pier with a building on it. Drawing of a pier with a building on it.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_210.img.jpg/1436439366172.jpg)
![Drawing of piles in the water with a crossbeam. Drawing of piles in the water with a crossbeam.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_211.img.jpg/1436439441629.jpg)
![Drawing of a block with the axle pin highlighted and a belaying pin. Drawing of a block with the axle pin highlighted and a belaying pin.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_212.img.jpg/1436439552171.jpg)
![Drawing of a ship with inserts of plimsoll mark examples. Drawing of a ship with inserts of plimsoll mark examples.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_213.img.jpg/1436439634414.jpg)
![Drawing of a pole mast. Drawing of a pole mast.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_214.img.jpg/1436439707297.jpg)
![Silhouette of a ship with the poop deck highlighted. Silhouette of a ship with the poop deck highlighted.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_215.img.jpg/1436439771850.jpg)
![Silhouette of a ship with the port side highlighted and a porthole. Silhouette of a ship with the port side highlighted and a porthole.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_216.img.jpg/1436440027971.jpg)
![No image, only a black box. No image, only a black box.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_217.img.jpg/1436440071339.jpg)
![Drawing of a preventer line. Drawing of a preventer line.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_218.img.jpg/1436440133801.jpg)
![Drawing of a pricker stuck through a rope. Drawing of a pricker stuck through a rope.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_219.img.jpg/1436440192988.jpg)
![Drawing of a tackle system. Drawing of a tackle system.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_220.img.jpg/1436440270145.jpg)
![Drawing of a wharf along the shore line witha ship docked. Drawing of a wharf along the shore line witha ship docked.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_221.img.jpg/1436440337600.jpg)
![Drawing of two parallel pieces of rope secured together with seizing. Drawing of two parallel pieces of rope secured together with seizing.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_222.img.jpg/1436440414024.jpg)
![Silhouette of a ship with mast, funnels, etc. highlighted. Silhouette of a ship with mast, funnels, etc. highlighted.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_223.img.jpg/1436440486626.jpg)
![Drawing of a ship and line with a rat guard. Drawing of a ship and line with a rat guard.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_224.img.jpg/1436440554252.jpg)
![Drawing of a ratline. Drawing of a ratline.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_225.img.jpg/1436440602425.jpg)
![Silhouette of a ship with ice. Silhouette of a ship with ice.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_226.img.jpg/1436440661268.jpg)
![Drawing of a line passing through a block. Drawing of a line passing through a block.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_227.img.jpg/1436440709207.jpg)
![Drawing of a ship and rigging highlighted. Drawing of a ship and rigging highlighted.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_228.img.jpg/1436440766444.jpg)
![No image, only a black box. No image, only a black box.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_229.img.jpg/1436442212189.jpg)
![Drawing of a rose box. Drawing of a rose box.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_230.img.jpg/1436442198820.jpg)
![Drawing of two blocks being pulled together. Drawing of two blocks being pulled together.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_231.img.jpg/1436442121865.jpg)
![Drawing of round line seizing a rope. Drawing of round line seizing a rope.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_232.img.jpg/1436442146841.jpg)
![No image, only a black box. No image, only a black box.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_233.img.jpg/1436442179975.jpg)
![Drawing of rigging and the movable part highlighted. Drawing of rigging and the movable part highlighted.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_234.img.jpg/1436442351154.jpg)
![Drawing of two lines holding cargo suspended, but the line with the larger cargo has snapped. Drawing of two lines holding cargo suspended, but the line with the larger cargo has snapped.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_235.img.jpg/1436442487919.jpg)
![Drawing of a salmon board. Drawing of a salmon board.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_236.img.jpg/1436442537512.jpg)
![No image, only a black box. No image, only a black box.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_237.img.jpg/1436442579600.jpg)
![Silhouette of a ship with a net spread from it's rail to the wharf. Silhouette of a ship with a net spread from it's rail to the wharf.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_238.img.jpg/1436442661766.jpg)
![Drawing of a block with the score groove highlighted. Drawing of a block with the score groove highlighted.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_239.img.jpg/1436442738533.jpg)
![Drawing of a ship with water coming out of the scupper. Drawing of a ship with water coming out of the scupper.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_240.img.jpg/1436442864971.jpg)
![Drawing of a rope with seizing. Drawing of a rope with seizing.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_241.img.jpg/1436442925187.jpg)
![Drawing of a piece of rope with seizing. Drawing of a piece of rope with seizing.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_242.img.jpg/1436442986417.jpg)
![Drawing of a serving mallet. Drawing of a serving mallet.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_243.img.jpg/1436443041017.jpg)
![Drawing of a metal shackle. Drawing of a metal shackle.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_244.img.jpg/1436443125538.jpg)
![Drawing of little pieces of paper and string. Drawing of little pieces of paper and string.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_245.img.jpg/1436443245798.jpg)
![Drawing of a sheave. Drawing of a sheave.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_246.img.jpg/1436444993622.jpg)
![Drawing of a rope tied into a sheepshank knot. Drawing of a rope tied into a sheepshank knot.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_247.img.jpg/1436445053417.jpg)
![Drawing of a block casing. Drawing of a block casing.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_248.img.jpg/1436445105116.jpg)
![Drawing of a partial ship showing a temporary bulkhead in a hold to prevent the shifting of cargo. Drawing of a partial ship showing a temporary bulkhead in a hold to prevent the shifting of cargo.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_249.img.jpg/1436445189964.jpg)
![Drawing of a temporary wooden brace. Drawing of a temporary wooden brace.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_250.img.jpg/1436445358444.jpg)
![Drawing of chain. Drawing of chain.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_251.img.jpg/1436445417615.jpg)
![Drawing of a ship and mast with shrouds highlighted. Drawing of a ship and mast with shrouds highlighted.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_252.img.jpg/1436445480701.jpg)
![Drawing of a rope. Drawing of a rope.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_253.img.jpg/1436445614409.jpg)
![Drawing of sister blocks. Drawing of sister blocks.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_254.img.jpg/1436445664641.jpg)
![No image, only a black box. No image, only a black box.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_255.img.jpg/1436445704998.jpg)
![Drawing of a ship with the outside highlighted. Drawing of a ship with the outside highlighted.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_256.img.jpg/1436445758256.jpg)
![Drawing of a box suspended from the four corners to a hook. Drawing of a box suspended from the four corners to a hook.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_257.img.jpg/1436445839829.jpg)
![Drawing of a rope with some slack. Drawing of a rope with some slack.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_258.img.jpg/1436445887034.jpg)
![Drawing of a pallett on runners. Drawing of a pallett on runners.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_259.img.jpg/1436445937173.jpg)
![Drawing of a crate in a rope sling. Drawing of a crate in a rope sling.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_260.img.jpg/1436446380416.jpg)
![Drawing of two piers with space for berthing. Drawing of two piers with space for berthing.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_261.img.jpg/1436446748763.jpg)
![Drawing of a roll of small cordage. Drawing of a roll of small cordage.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_262.img.jpg/1436446798527.jpg)
![Drawing of a ship with cargo on the right hand side and an arrow pointing to a new location. Drawing of a ship with cargo on the right hand side and an arrow pointing to a new location.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_263.img.jpg/1436446885325.jpg)
![Drawing of a length of rope with eye splices at each end. Drawing of a length of rope with eye splices at each end.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_264.img.jpg/1436446941922.jpg)
![Drawing of a man bracing himself and holding fast a line. Drawing of a man bracing himself and holding fast a line.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_265.img.jpg/1436447019657.jpg)
![Drawing of a wire rope fitting attached to the end of the rope and secured by molten metal. Drawing of a wire rope fitting attached to the end of the rope and secured by molten metal.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_266.img.jpg/1436447096300.jpg)
![Drawing of a span. Drawing of a span.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_267.img.jpg/1436447172194.jpg)
![Drawing of a wire stay connecting two Kingposts. Drawing of a wire stay connecting two Kingposts.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_268.img.jpg/1436447282704.jpg)
![Drawing of a spar. Drawing of a spar.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_269.img.jpg/1436447371312.jpg)
![No image, only a black box. No image, only a black box.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_270.img.jpg/1436447416817.jpg)
![Drawing of two pieces of rope spliced together. Drawing of two pieces of rope spliced together.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_271.img.jpg/1436447478281.jpg)
![Drawing of a boom and an arrow indicating a direction to swing the boom. Drawing of a boom and an arrow indicating a direction to swing the boom.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_272.img.jpg/1436447557170.jpg)
![Drawing of a crate in a sling with spreaders. Drawing of a crate in a sling with spreaders.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_273.img.jpg/1436447636325.jpg)
![Drawing of an open hatch and the space beneath highlighted. Drawing of an open hatch and the space beneath highlighted.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_274.img.jpg/1436447717882.jpg)
![No image, only a black box. No image, only a black box.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_275.img.jpg/1436447758785.jpg)
![Drawing of two cross sections of ships - one shows arrows pointing down and the other has aletter "G" in the center. Drawing of two cross sections of ships - one shows arrows pointing down and the other has aletter "G" in the center.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_276.img.jpg/1436447862010.jpg)
![Drawing of two cross sections of a ship with a dotted center line - one has arrows underneath pointing upwards, the other with the letter "B" in the center. Drawing of two cross sections of a ship with a dotted center line - one has arrows underneath pointing upwards, the other with the letter "B" in the center.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_277.img.jpg/1436448023174.jpg)
![Drawing of a crossection of a ship showing the metacenter. Drawing of a crossection of a ship showing the metacenter.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_278.img.jpg/1436448129581.jpg)
![Drawing of a crosssection of a ship showing the metacentric height. Drawing of a crosssection of a ship showing the metacentric height](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_279.img.jpg/1436448205772.jpg)
![No image, only a black box. No image, only a black box.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_280.img.jpg/1436448243430.jpg)
![Drawing of a stanchion. Drawing of a stanchion.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_281.img.jpg/1436450833061.jpg)
![Drawing of a pole with standing rigging. Drawing of a pole with standing rigging.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_282.img.jpg/1436450891998.jpg)
![Silhouette of a ship with the starboard side highlighted. Silhouette of a ship with the starboard side highlighted](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_283.img.jpg/1436450965162.jpg)
![Drawing of a stay from a mast to the deck of a ship. Drawing of a stay from a mast to the deck of a ship.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_284.img.jpg/1436451022991.jpg)
![Drawing of a ship and the mast being raised into place. Drawing of a ship and the mast being raised into place.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_285.img.jpg/1436451075298.jpg)
![Silhouette of a ship with the stern area highlighted. Silhouette of a ship with the stern area highlighted.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_286.img.jpg/1436451151785.jpg)
![Drawing of a man in front of cargo checking a list. Drawing of a man in front of cargo checking a list.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_287.img.jpg/1436451205433.jpg)
![Drawing of a ship with a white circle below the waterline. Drawing of a ship with a white circle below the waterline.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_288.img.jpg/1436451268317.jpg)
![Drawing of a cross section of a ship showing the stool. Drawing of a cross section of a ship showing the stool.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_289.img.jpg/1436451379919.jpg)
![Drawing of a rope being winched with a stopper rope attached to it. Drawing of a rope being winched with a stopper rope attached to it.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_290.img.jpg/1436451441789.jpg)
![Silhouette of a ship with the strake section highlighted. Silhouette of a ship with the strake section highlighted.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_291.img.jpg/1436451507808.jpg)
![Drawing with a number of yarns twisted together and being twisted into rope. Drawing with a number of yarns twisted together and being twisted into rope.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_292.img.jpg/1436451616306.jpg)
![Drawing showing different forms of a stringpiece. Drawing showing different forms of a stringpiece.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_293.img.jpg/1436451698471.jpg)
![No image, only a black box. No image, only a black box.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_294.img.jpg/1436451740326.jpg)
![No image, only a black box. No image, only a black box.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_295.img.jpg/1436451797126.jpg)
![Drawing of a block with the swallow highlighted. Drawing of a block with the swallow highlighted.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_296.img.jpg/1436452067770.jpg)
![Drawing of a tabernacle. Drawing of a tabernacle.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_297.img.jpg/1436452142572.jpg)
![Drawing showing four types of tackle. Drawing showing four types of tackle.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_298.img.jpg/1436452404948.jpg)
![Drawing showing four more types of tackle. Drawing showing four more types of tackle.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_299.img.jpg/1436452514663.jpg)
![No image, only a black box. No image, only a black box.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_300.img.jpg/1436452603895.jpg)
![Drawing of an open box. Drawing of an open box.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_301.img.jpg/1436452676076.jpg)
![Drawing of a hatch with a tarpaulin. Drawing of a hatch with a tarpaulin.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_302.img.jpg/1436453084235.jpg)
![Drawing of a ship listing. Drawing of a ship listing.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_303.img.jpg/1436453145886.jpg)
![Drawing of a thimble. Drawing of a thimble.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_304.img.jpg/1436453192624.jpg)
![Drawing of a figure stacking boxes. Drawing of a figure stacking boxes.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_305.img.jpg/1436453253323.jpg)
![Drawing of cargo supported by tomming. Drawing of cargo supported by tomming.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_306.img.jpg/1436453462192.jpg)
![Drawing of 2 weights. Drawing of 2 weights.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_307.img.jpg/1436453525652.jpg)
![Drawing of two ships - one empty the other loaded. Drawing of two ships - one empty the other loaded.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_308.img.jpg/1436453633604.jpg)
![Drawing of 2 groups of cargo - one with everthing and the other separated. Drawing of 2 groups of cargo - one with everthing and the other separated.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_309.img.jpg/1436453836108.jpg)
![Silhouette of two ships - one showing gross tonnage, the other net tonnage. Silhouette of two ships - one showing gross tonnage, the other net tonnage.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_310.img.jpg/1436453941439.jpg)
![Drawing of a boom with an arrow indicating direction of lifting up. Drawing of a boom with an arrow indicating direction of lifting up.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_311.img.jpg/1436454026241.jpg)
![Drawing of a tackle attached to a boom. Drawing of a tackle attached to a boom.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_312.img.jpg/1436454116237.jpg)
![Drawing of an enclosed structure on pier. Drawing of an enclosed structure on pier.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_313.img.jpg/1436454176765.jpg)
![Drawing of a ship in the water. Drawing of a ship in the water.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_314.img.jpg/1436454232317.jpg)
![No image, only a black box. No image, only a black box.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_315.img.jpg/1436454271426.jpg)
![Drawing of a turnbuckle. Drawing of a turnbuckle.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_316.img.jpg/1436454315309.jpg)
![Silhouette of a ship with the 'tween decks highlighted. Silhouette of a ship with the 'tween decks highlighted.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_317.img.jpg/1436454375197.jpg)
![Drawing of a less than full cask. Drawing of a less than full cask.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_318.img.jpg/1436454443556.jpg)
![No image, only a black box. No image, only a black box.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_319.img.jpg/1436454481386.jpg)
![Drawing of a ship near a pier with a line attached and an arrow pointing toward the pier. Drawing of a ship near a pier with a line attached and an arrow pointing toward the pier.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_320.img.jpg/1436454554816.jpg)
![Drawing of plates on a deck. Drawing of plates on a deck.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_321.img.jpg/1436454613830.jpg)
![No image, only a black box. No image, only a black box.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_322.img.jpg/1436454658852.jpg)
![Drawing of a dry log above the wate rline and a wet log beneath the water. Drawing of a dry log above the wate rline and a wet log beneath the water.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_323.img.jpg/1436464355994.jpg)
![Drawing of a ship with the weather deck highlighted. Drawing of a ship with the weather deck highlighted.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_324.img.jpg/1436464819470.jpg)
![Drawing of a wharf. Drawing of a wharf.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_325.img.jpg/1436464801764.jpg)
![Drawing of a pile of money. Drawing of a pile of money.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_326.img.jpg/1436464872697.jpg)
![Drawing of a tackle lift a block. Drawing of a tackle lift a block.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_327.img.jpg/1436464945549.jpg)
![Drawing of a rope with whipping at one end. Drawing of a rope with whipping at one end.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_328.img.jpg/1436465008198.jpg)
![Drawing of a wildcat and chain. Drawing of a wildcat and chain.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_329.img.jpg/1436465079896.jpg)
![Drawing of a winch. Drawing of a winch.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_330.img.jpg/1436465135042.jpg)
![Drawing of a vertical windlass. Drawing of a vertical windlass.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_331.img.jpg/1436465204228.jpg)
![Drawing of a cross section of a ship showing the wing section. Drawing of a cross section of a ship showing the wing section.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_332.img.jpg/1436465695945.jpg)
![Drawing of a large rope with worming wrapped arounfd it. Drawing of a large rope with worming wrapped arounfd it.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_333.img.jpg/1436465770513.jpg)
![Drawing of a mast with the cross spar highlighted. Drawing of a mast with the cross spar highlighted.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_334.img.jpg/1436465850900.jpg)
![Drawing of a yard with the outer ends highlighted. Drawing of a yard with the outer ends highlighted.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_335.img.jpg/1436465913814.jpg)
![Drawing of a rope with the end frayed showing fibers twisted into strands. Drawing of a rope with the end frayed showing fibers twisted into strands.](/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/s/shiploading-picture-dictionary/_jcr_content/body/image_336.img.jpg/1436466007383.jpg)
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Published: Tue Oct 31 08:21:53 EDT 2017