It’s any sail in front of the foremast (the mast closest to the bow). Gunwales are the top edges of a ship’s sides. No whales or wails involved—it’s “GUN-uhl,” like tunnel. The ...

along with a vivid description of a lightning strike on an unprotected ship: “The main-top mast, from head to heel, was shivered into a thousand splinters….” Harris enlisted support for his ...

For the second day in a row, flags around Iowa will be at half-staff. Today they're lowered to honor a former attorney ...

With five fully rigged masts, the ship is recognized in ... Want to cruise a small ship on Silversea Cruises? See the top cruises on GoToSea, a service of U.S. News. Built in 1931 as a private ...

typically referring to a ship mast or similar structures, according to Federal Flags. Half-mast means the flag is flown two-thirds up between the top and bottom of the flagstaff. Half-staff is the ...