under the lee of the booms—sheltered by the supports at the bottom of the sails.
foremast—the front mast.
forechains—chains at the bow (front) of the ship that connect to the anchor.
bulwarks—walls of the ship.
deadeyes—blocks of wood containing holes where ropes are tied.
shrouds and backstays—ropes that connect the side and stern of the ship to the mast and act as stabilizers.
disciplinary castigation over a gun—a method of punishing sailors by tying them face down over the barrel of a cannon and flogging them.
marlinspike—a pointed iron tool used to separate strands of rope.
