The official who witnesses signature by the sailors of the articles of agreement.

plural of shipping master

To embark on a voyage by ship.

(nautical) To have a large wave wash over one's vessel.

(figuratively) Correct a process that was not proceeding properly.

Archaic form of shipshape.

Archaic form of shipshape.

Synonym of tall ship

(intransitive, nautical) Alternative form of about ship (“to tack through 180 degrees”)

(military, intransitive) To reenlist.