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Across 1. ropes used to control the masts and sails on a ship. 2. small ship with 2 or 3 masts. 7. gear and running riggingfor handling ships or doing tasks on a ship. 10. the back end of a ship. 12. lines for sails or tackles. 15. an officer incharge of ropes and cables on ships. 18. the steering wheel of a ship. 20. where the seamen sleep in the bow. 21. the front half of a ship. 22. drains on the edge of a ship for when the deck floods. 23. solid structure on the upper deck to protect the persons on deck. 24. a vessel with at least 2 masts.

Down 1. a blade that changes the ships direction. 3. light boat rowed with long oars. 4. to equip a ship. 5. moving off a straight course. 6. triangular sails. 8. the central beam. 9. nautical term for a measurement equal to 6ft. 11. machines on deck that winds the ropes. 13. part that's turned away from the wind. 14. the masthead on a ship. 16. wharf, dock. 17. a light breeze that ripples the surface of the water. 18. heavy rope for mooring. 19. person in charge if an officer's absent.