DICTIONARY OF

Stopping a Flag 334 Straining Screw
Stopping a Flag. Making a wheft of it by passing a stop around its middle depth. Preparing
a flag for breaking out.
Stops. Small lengths of rope, line, sennit, yarns, etc., that are used for tying; particularly for
tying a sail when furled.
Stop Valve. Any valve that can close a pipe against the passage of a fluid.
Store Ship. Vessel employed in carrying stores for a fleet or squadron.
Storis. Large drift ice, more than two years old, that passes down the south-east coast of
Greenland.
Storm. Violent disturbance of atmosphere that produces winds of Force 10 Beaufort scale
(48-55 knots).
Storm Bound. Confined to an anchorage or haven through being unable to proceed because
of stormy weather.
Storm Canvas. 'Storm Sails.'
Storm Cone. Black cone hoisted at various points on coasts of British Isles when a gale is
expected. Hoisted point upwards when gale is expected to commence from N'ly point, point
down when from a S'ly point.
Storm-Modifying Oil. Fish or vegetable oil carried for distribution on surface of stormy
seas. Its action is purely mechanical; friction of air being greatly reduced.
Storm Plates. General name given to hinged plates of sheet iron that can cover up a
ventilation hatch, or grating, in stormy weather.
Storm Sails. Sails made of particularly heavy canvas, and of reduced dimensions, for use in
heavy weather.
Storm Signals. Visual signals by means of flags, shapes, and lights that are exhibited on
coasts of most maritime countries. By means of an appropriate code they give warning of
approaching bad weather to vessels in the vicinity.
Stove In. Said of a boat when one or more of the strakes has been forced in, thus causing a
leak. Also applied to a cask, barrel, etc., when a stave or heading has been forced in.
Stow. To pack compactly and safely.
Stowage. The compact, safe, and appropriate placing of cargo in a hold. 2. Place or
compartment in which goods can be stowed. 3. The act of placing cargo in a hold.
Stowage Factor. The number of cubic feet required for stowing one ton - or unit quantity -
of a named commodity. It includes space necessary for appropriate dunnage and packing,
and allows for unavoidable broken stowage.
Stowaway. One who conceals himself on a ship about to sail, with an intention of being
taken to sea.
Strain. Permanent deformation, or weakening, caused by excessive stress.
Strain Bands. Doubling strips of canvas going vertically down the middle of a square sail to
strengthen it.
Straining Screw. Type of bottle screw which has a swivel hook at one end and an eye, on
threaded screw, at the other end. Used for setting up guard chains, awning ridge ropes, and
other purposes.